HCMC News Archives

Open House to review Health Services Plan

How does Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) work to advance health equity and address the health needs of its community?

Ebola readiness at HCMC

HCMC routinely prepares its emergency response procedures for disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergency situations.

61 HCMC physicians named “Best Doctors” by Minnesota Monthly magazine

Congratulations to the 61 HCMC providers who were selected as “Best Doctors” by their peers and recognized in the Minnesota Monthly magazine.

Dept. of Emergency Medicine research study notification

The Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Department of Emergency Medicine will be conducting a medical research study starting in Fall 2014.

Dr. Andrew Schmidt named Chief of Orthopedics

Dr. Andrew Schmidt, MD was recently named Chief of Orthopedics at HCMC. Dr. Schmidt is also a leading researcher in musculoskeletal trauma.

Vacancies on the Board of Directors of HHS, Inc.

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS) is a public corporation operated as a subsidiary of Hennepin County.

DOT physicals available at Golden Valley Clinic

DOT physicals are now offered at HCMC’s Golden Valley Clinic, conveniently located in Spring Gate Shopping Center in Golden Valley.

Dr. Michael Belzer receives Charles Bolles Bolles-Rogers Award

Dr. Michael Belzer, Chief Medical Officer at HCMC, was selected as the 2014 recipient of the Charles Bolles Bolles-Rogers Award.

MyChart E-Visits are here!

HCMC is now offering a new feature within its MyChart patient portal to make it more convenient for patients and families to get care.

Mary Seieroe, DDS named Chief of Dentistry

Dr. Mary Seieroe was recently named Chief of Dentistry at HCMC, a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital.

Is niacin breaking your heart?

We’ve all heard that lowering LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels and raising HDL or “good” cholesterol is good for the heart.

Center for Hyperbaric Medicine re-accredited “with distinction”

Congratulations to the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine for achieving re-accreditation from the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Society!

UCare honors HCMC for delivering high-quality care

HCMC was recently honored for delivering high-quality care to UCare’s Medicaid members at UCare’s sixth annual “A Salute to Excellence!”

HCMC program recognized by America’s Essential Hospitals

HCMC has been recognized by America’s Essential Hospitals for its work to reduce health disparities for Latino youth.

Will more Americans benefit from cholesterol-lowering therapy?

In 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association introduced new guidelines to reduce heart attack and stroke.

Getting a handle on headache

It can start as a dull ache – barely noticeable – but by the end of the day, you’re clutching your forehead in pain.

CNO Kathy Wilde recognized by Women’s Health Leadership TRUST

Congratulations to Chief Nursing Officer Kathy Wilde, RN, MA who is one of the women recognized by the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST!

Comprehensive Cancer Center awarded arts program

HCMC’s Comprehensive Cancer Center was recently named one of the Jeffrey Frank Wacks Music Therapy Program sites.

HCMC marks 25 years of Level I Trauma care

In 1989, HCMC was the first hospital in Minnesota to be verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I Trauma Center.

HCMC plans to expand its downtown campus

HCMC will build a new 322,000 square foot clinic and specialty center that will expand its downtown Minneapolis campus.