HCMC News Archives

Hennepin Stroke Center at Hennepin County Medical Center Awarded Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers

Hennepin Stroke Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Stroke Centers.

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Latest robotic technology now offered at Hennepin County Medical Center

HCMC is now offering surgical procedures using the latest technology available with the da Vinci Xi HD Surgical System.

Eye tracking detects high pressure inside the skull

Eye movement tracking while watching a music video for 220 seconds can reveal whether there is increased pressure inside the skull.

Crisis Residence Open House scheduled for May 25

Hennepin County Medical Center celebrates the opening of its Crisis Residence located at 3633 Chicago Ave. South in Minneapolis.

Hennepin EMS, HCMC, Minneapolis Fire Dept. using new system to care for patients with sudden cardiac arrest

The ResQCPR System is the first and only CPR device indicated to improve the likelihood of survival in adults who have had cardiac arrest.

North Loop Clinic and Pharmacy opens April 17

The North Loop Clinic and Pharmacy opens on April 17 in the North Loop neighborhood and central business district in downtown Minneapolis.

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Flag-raising ceremony marks National Donate Life Month

Organ, tissue and eye donations provide renewed hope to thousands of people waiting for transplants each year.

Minnesota Poison Control System: Educate Before You Medicate

The Minnesota Poison Control System and Minnesota Commissioner of Health state that medications can be helpful but must be used with care.

HCMC’s transplant program marks World Kidney Day

HCMC will partner with the National Kidney Foundation to raise awareness about kidney transplant as part of World Kidney Day.

Smallest premature infant from 1942 celebrates 75th birthday

Caring for premature infants has changed over the past 75 years and is a reminder of the remarkable advances made since.

tech in brain injury research lab, HCMC launches clinical trial, treat brain injury, vagus nerve stimulation, uzma samadani, tbi injuries

HCMC launches clinical trial to treat brain injury using vagus nerve stimulation

A simple slip on the ice while crossing a parking lot in downtown Minneapolis triggered a problem for 47-year-old “John Doe”.

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Comprehensive Cancer Center receives national accreditation for breast cancer care

The American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) fully accredited the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Carbon monoxide poisoning risk increases as temperature decreases

The Minnesota Poison Control System reminds us that the risk of dangerous exposures to carbon monoxide may increase in the upcoming months.

Newborns at HCMC get a new ride

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) recently welcomed a special delivery of 60 brand new bassinets for its newest patients.

HCMC receives Prevention Care Recognition Award

HCMC recently received the Prevention Care Recognition Award from HealthPartners’ Partners in Quality Program.

Psychiatry Family Resource Center opens at HCMC

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) now offers a place for anyone to receive information about mental health.

HCMC invites public to topping out ceremony, steel plate signing

On Thursday, November 10 at 12 pm we will set in place the last and highest beam during a topping out ceremony.

5 HCMC nurses are finalists for 2016 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year

Congratulations to Hennepin County Medical Center’s five finalists for the 2016 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards!

Keeping a stick on the ice

Dr. Daniel DiBardino is a double board-certified physician in both adult and congenital cardiothoracic surgery.

Announcement of Vacancies on the Board of Directors of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.

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