HCMC News Archives

Forced to move: Eviction, household health and hardships in families with very young children

Infant and toddler health and development is affected by housing instability – specifically when families experience eviction.

Summer Talent Garden interns celebrate experience at Hennepin Healthcare

20 high school students who received paid healthcare internships at Hennepin Healthcare will celebrate the conclusion of their experiences.

Be prepared for hot weather

The best way to avoid heat-related medical problems like Hyperthermia and heat stroke is to follow specific guidelines.

Minnesota health care systems declare gun violence a public health crisis

Healthcare leaders across Minnesota are joining together to express their shared view that gun violence is a public health crisis.

Grant from The Toy Foundation helps comfort kids in HCMC’s Emergency Department

Since last year, children being seen at HCMC’s Emergency Department have been enjoying new toys thanks to a grant from The Toy Foundation.

Hennepin Healthcare trauma experts warn of diving dangers ahead of trauma season

Experts warn about the risk of serious spinal cord injuries from diving accidents and how to prevent these injuries from ever occurring.

Redleaf Center for Family Healing celebrates first anniversary

The Redleaf Center for Family Healing is celebrating one year of hope and healing for Minnesota moms, dads, babies and families.

Black Women with Stethoscopes Youth Summit encourages young Black women to consider healthcare careers

Hennepin Healthcare is hosting the inaugural Black Women with Stethoscopes Youth Summit on Saturday, April 30.

Open House Celebrates Pediatric Mobile Health Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare’s Pediatric Mobile Health Clinic hit the ground running to address a need during the pandemic.

Hennepin Healthcare celebrates Black Maternal Health Week with delivery of gift bags from local vendors

New moms of color who deliver their babies at Hennepin Healthcare will receive special gift bags filled with hair care and skincare products.

Hennepin Healthcare becomes Adopter of Best Practices in Patient Financial Communications

Hennepin Healthcare became an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®.

Advancing health equity takes courage, humility and resolve

As we work to advance health equity in our organization, we know we will have success but also encounter new challenges.

Podcast is the new prescription for Healthy Matters

For more than 13 years Dr. David Hilden’s voice was heard on WCCO Radio every Sunday morning as host of the popular Healthy Matters program.

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Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit exposes Black/BIPOC youth to careers in medicine

Hennepin Healthcare is sponsoring Black Men with Stethoscopes that will expose young Black men to careers in medicine.

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Preventable injuries are the number one killer and cause of hospitalization

Injuries and violence are the main reasons why people are hospitalized. This remains a major concern for healthcare professionals.

Hennepin Healthcare is creating an equitable vision for the future of health care

Hennepin Healthcare is conducting community engagement planning that will lead to a new strategy for a more equitable healthcare experience.

Medical leaders urge COVID-19 vaccinations for Black, American Indian/Indigenous, Latino, and communities of color

Hennepin Healthcare caregivers are speaking out to encourage community support for the COVID-19 vaccine – especially among People of Color.

Hennepin Healthcare System announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees

Hennepin Healthcare is proud of our team’s commitment to one of the highest employee COVID-19 vaccination rates among metro hospitals.

Appointment of a University of Minnesota Medical School faculty member as the Rockswold-Kaplan Endowed Chair at Hennepin Healthcare begins a new era of collaboration

The Rockswold-Kaplan Endowed Chair for Traumatic Brain Injury was created in 2014 to advance research and innovations at Hennepin Healthcare.

Hennepin Healthcare heroes recognized as Grand Marshals of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade

Five Hennepin Healthcare heroes have been invited to be Grand Marshals of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade.