HCMC News
HCMC’s Enhanced Discharge Transitions of Care Team, part of the Health System Pharmacy Services, was one of eight programs recently recognized for improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions by the Medication Management in Care Transitions (MMCT) Project of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). Eighty-two programs were evaluated through a stringent, competitive process.…
Read MoreHennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) was recently awarded a silver medal of honor for organ donation excellence by the Department of Health and Human Services at the National Learning Congress. This is the fifth time HCMC has won this prestigious national award for meeting and exceeding national goals for donation to increase the number of lives…
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When Dr. Carl Dean entered the Twin Cities Marathon, he wasn’t expecting to come in first place, but hoped to at least have a decent time. That changed when he caught up to a runner who had collapsed. “I heard someone say, ‘I can’t feel a pulse.’ So I went over to the collapsed runner and…
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Three new faculty members recently joined the Orthopaedic Department at Hennepin County Medical Center. In addition to general trauma, the Fellowship-trained surgeons offer expertise in the care of sports injuries, hand and upper extremity injuries, and fracture care.
Read More“Eric Rivers passed away peacefully last night. We are grateful for the incredible courage displayed by the men and women who responded to the emergency and the wonderful medical team at Hennepin County Medical Center, who cared for Eric. At this time, the family asks for privacy as we deal with this personal tragedy. We thank everyone…
Read MoreEvery year, Hennepin County Medical Center creates something called a Health Services Plan, which describes our commitment to improve the health of the community and fulfill our mission as a public teaching hospital. This plan isn’t complete until we get feedback from the people we serve — and that’s YOU! Please consider reviewing the plan and…
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The College of American Pathologists (CAP) Foundation named Bradley M. Linzie, MD, FCAP, from Minneapolis, Minn., the first recipient of the Gene and Jean Herbek Humanitarian Award at a special ceremony held on September 9, 2012, in San Diego, Calif., at the College’s annual meeting.
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Three additional HCMC primary care clinics have recently achieved Health Care Home (HCH) certification by the Minnesota Department of Health: Whittier Clinic, Brooklyn Center Clinic, and Brooklyn Park Clinic. In addition, six existing HCH clinics have been recertified in 2012, including East Lake Street Clinic, the downtown Pediatric Clinic, Richfield Clinic, Positive Care Clinic, Aqui Para…
Read MoreHennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has been awarded a Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to develop a theory-based educational program to teach the risks and benefits of living kidney donation (LKD) to Federally-designated American Indians residing in the State of Minnesota. American Indians and Alaska Natives have a high prevalence of Type…
Read MoreHennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS), doing business as Hennepin County Medical Center, is a public corporation operated as a subsidiary of Hennepin County. Its purpose is to engage in the organization and delivery of health care and related services to the general public, including the indigent as defined by state and federal law as determined…
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Hennepin County Medical Center has been recognized by HIMSS Analytics with its Stage 7 Award marking attainment of the highest level on the Electronic Medical Records Adoption Model℠ (EMRAM), which is used to track EMR progress at hospitals and health systems. “We are proud to be the first hospital in the Twin Cities marketplace to have achieved this milestone,” said…
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The Hennepin Comprehensive Cancer Center was recently recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet the highest standards for quality cancer care.
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Hennepin EMS Dispatcher Tom Polzin and Minneapolis 911 Operator Lori Patrick will be joining 9-year-old Rodrigo Sanchez Sosa of Minneapolis in receiving the “Local 9-1-1 Heroes Award” from the National 911 for Kids Program; in conjunction with the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Convention on August 20 at 6:00 pm. On May 5,…
Read MoreAfter experiencing more than a month of consecutive hot days with temperatures over 80 degrees, the cooler air has many Minnesotans shutting off air conditioners and opening windows. Unfortunately, this also opens the opportunity for a child to fall out of a window and experience serious – and sometimes fatal – injuries. Falls from windows…
Read MoreHCMC’s EMG lab received Laboratory Accreditation status from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). Ezgi Tiryaki, MD, certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM), is the laboratory’s medical director. “I am excited to receive AANEM Laboratory Accreditation status,” explains Dr. Tiryaki. “This signifies our commitment to the best quality of care…
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On the 5-year anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse, author, survivor, and former journalist Garrett Ebling will be at the HCMC Gift Shop on the street level of its Red Building to sign and promote copies of his new book, Collapsed, from 11 AM to 1 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 1. “We spent many weeks…
Read MoreA new era has begun with the opening of the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at HCMC (Photo 1). From early plans and funding applications, through installation of a multiplace hyperbaric chamber and construction of a brand new hyperbaric medicine suite, a dedicated and multifaceted team on two continents has worked to make this state-of-the-art facility a reality.…
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Irja Gardner of Mound is an early riser who likes to complete her workout routine before her son gets up for school. But on Wednesday, June 6, her routine was cut short when she noticed that the readings on her X-Box exercise program monitor didn’t seem quite right. “The X-Box said, ’40 percent complete’ when…
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HCMC joins exclusive group of hospitals transforming maternity care services in states with low breastfeeding rates Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) announced today that it has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates are currently the lowest. Although breastfeeding is one…
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HCMC physicians are advising that people with chronic medical conditions, like those with heart or lung problems, take extra care to avoid extreme heat conditions. “While there is no direct relationship between excessive heat and cardiac arrest, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can lead to cardiac arrest requiring CPR and defibrillation in some instances,” explains…
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