HCMC News Archives

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. board vacancy announcement

Potential candidates will be considered for the HHS Board of Directors, whose recommendations will be considered by the HHS Board.

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Trauma experts alarmed at recent rise in pediatric drownings

Emergency physicians and trauma specialists are extremely concerned about the alarming number of drowning victims.

Keeping your cool when it’s hot

Heat waves can be tough for us Minnesotans – but we’re pretty resourceful when it comes to dealing with extreme temperatures.

Nneka O. Sederstrom named Chief Health Equity Officer

Nneka O. Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM has joined Hennepin Healthcare’s Executive Leadership Team as its Chief Health Equity Officer.

Dr. Ashley Bjorklund named Medical Director of Pediatric Critical Care at HCMC

Dr. Ashley Bjorklund was recently named Medical Director of Pediatric Critical Care at Hennepin Healthcare’s Pediatric Level I Trauma Center.

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Frostbite patients may benefit from innovative fluorescence imaging technology

Physicians have a new tool to help make life and limb-saving decisions in patients being evaluated for frostbite injury.

Hennepin Healthcare’s NICU Adds New Technology to Keep Parents Connected to Their Fragile Newborns

Technology plays a critical role in keeping premature and fragile newborns connected to their parents in the NICU.

Hennepin Healthcare urges prevention, vigilance as flu season looms and COVID-19 remains a threat

Hennepin Healthcare has joined Valleywise Health of Phoenix, America’s Essential Hospitals, and other hospitals to combat COVID-19.

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Hennepin Healthcare reports increase in number of children injured from ATVs

The summer of 2020 was unique – and unfortunately, one aspect was due to an increased number of all-terrain vehicle accidents.

Hennepin Healthcare receives state grant to address non-narcotic pain management

Hennepin Healthcare will make it easier for people to find non-narcotic pain management resources thanks to grants from the MDH.

Hennepin Healthcare names Chief People and Culture Officer

Tonya Jackman Hampton, Ed.D., MBA, has joined the leadership team at Hennepin Healthcare as the new Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO).

Hennepin Healthcare takes a pulse of the pandemic

COVID-19’s rapid arrival in Minnesota in March 2020 created myriad changes across the community – and a snapshot of that impact is now available.

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The Fair at Hennepin Healthcare offers employees 12 days of socially distant fun

A creative team planned 12 days of socially distant fun for Hennepin Healthcare employees after the Minnesota State Fair was canceled.

Minnesota Poison Control System warns of rise in methanol exposure from hand sanitizers

The Minnesota Poison Control System is echoing the recent warning issued by the FDA about the dangers of hand sanitizers containing methanol.

Hennepin Healthcare recognized as part of an elite, international group of ECMO Centers of Excellence

Hennepin Healthcare’s Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program recently received the Award for Excellence in Life Support.

Hennepin Healthcare Community Advisory Board seeks nominations

This notice is an open call for nominations for community leaders to serve on the Hennepin Healthcare Community Advisory Board (CAB).

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Hennepin Healthcare expands community testing for COVID-19

Hennepin Healthcare is one of the first testing labs in the state to offer COVID-19 testing expanding to more clinic locations.

Firefighters For Healing donates $10,000 to support Hennepin Heroes

Firefighters For Healing donated $10,000 to the Hennepin Heroes campaign to show their support for hospital staff at Hennepin Healthcare.

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Therapists redeploy sewing machines for mask-making service during COVID-19 pandemic

The sewing machines in Hennepin Healthcare’s Occupational Therapy Department won’t be gathering dust during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hennepin Health and Hennepin Healthcare get top prize in Healthcare Innovation awards program

Hennepin Health and Hennepin Healthcare earned first place in the 2020 Innovator Awards Program presented by Healthcare Innovation.