HCMC News Archives

Middle-aged men face new health challenges

As men get older, they tend to face many new health problems in a short period of time, says HCMC’s Dr. Bryan Nelson.

Dr. Eduardo Colón named Chief of Psychiatry

Dr. Eduardo Colón has been named the new Chief of the HCMC/Hennepin Health System Department of Psychiatry.

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HCMC’s Burn Center reverified as pediatric and adult burn center

The American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons recently reverified HCMC as a pediatric and adult burn center.

Healthy work/life balance is essential for caregivers

For many professions, finding the right balance between work schedules and home life can be very challenging.

Doctors release The Football Decision: An Exploration Into Every Parent’s Decision Whether Or Not To Let A Child Play Contact Sports.

A new book by two physicians raises questions about the quality of data supporting a proposed ban of youth football.

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Firefighters for Healing to bring holiday gifts to burn patients

Firefighters For Healing is a nonprofit foundation founded by firemen who tragically experienced firsthand what burn victims endure.

Dr. Christopher Robert

We have been informed that Dr. Christopher Robert, Chief of Anesthesiology at HCMC, died this past weekend.

HIV/AIDS awareness activities to mark World AIDS Day

Hennepin County Medical Center’s Positive Care Center is hosting a World AIDS Day event from 11 AM to 1 PM in the hospital’s Red Skyway.

Food prep tips for a healthy Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to enjoy a meal together, but also a time of year that is associated with food poisoning.

Event to mark groundbreaking for new downtown clinic and specialty center and inaugural flight to second helistop

Two events will mark the biggest expansion in the history of HCMC during groundbreaking for the new clinic and specialty center.

HCMC is an Air Aware Employer

Hennepin County Medical Center is the first healthcare organization to participate in the Air Aware Employer program.

New listing of “Rising Stars” includes 9 HCMC MDs

Mpls/StPaul Magazine recently created a new category of physicians they call “Rising Stars,” honoring physicians nominated by their peers.

Cold weather increases risk for carbon monoxide poisoning

With home-heating season near, the risk of dangerous exposures to carbon monoxide (CO) increases — but these exposures can be prevented.

Vaccines are like bike helmets

In addition to being a pediatrician, Dr. Sonja Colianni is a mom who brought her daughter Elena in for a check-up.

Friendly bicycle safety tips from America’s bike-friendly city

Bicycle-related injuries continue to rise, and an injury can ruin a great ride even in America’s bike-friendly city.

Dr. Michael Belzer given U of M’s 2015 Harold S. Diehl Award

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Belzer for receiving the 2015 Harold S. Diehl Award from the University of Minnesota Medical School.

HCMC receives message from space

Dr. Kjell Lindgren, the astronaut who received his medical training at HCMC, took a photo from the International Space Station.

Positive Care Center gets top scores in MN Survey

The Positive Care Center was recognized for providing an exceptional patient experience in the 2015 Patient Experience of Care Survey.

Eye Tracking Has High Sensitivity as a Biomarker for Concussion

Eye-tracking technology works by having patients watch a music video for 220 seconds while eye movements are measured using a tracking camera.

Follow Dr. Kjell Lindgren to the International Space Center

Dr. Douglas Brunette was invited by astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren to watch his launch to the International Space Center.