HCMC Press Releases Archives

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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.

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.

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, MD to discuss safety in space, applications on Earth

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, MD, is returning to Minnesota to discuss safety in space and applications on Earth.

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.

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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”.

Visit HCMC at the Fair for hands-on health activities, eye-opening research

HCMC is at the Minnesota State Fair during the best days of summer with hands-on health activities in the Health Fair 11 Building.

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, MD to visit patients, colleagues at HCMC

NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, MD, returned from the International Space Station in December, and now he’s returning to HCMC for a visit.

HCMC Clinic and pharmacy to open in North Loop area of downtown Minneapolis

HCMC will open a new clinic and pharmacy in the North Loop area and central business district in downtown Minneapolis.

Late business leader Pat Fallon supports brain injury research at HCMC

The late Twin Cities advertising executive Pat Fallon left a bequest supporting traumatic brain injury research at HCMC.

Ford W. Bell, DVM named Vice President of Philanthropy/Community Relations at HCMC

Ford W. Bell, DVM has been named vice president of philanthropy/community relations of HCMC and president of the Hennepin Health Foundation.

Abbott, Hennepin County Medical Center and University of Minnesota Collaborate to Launch the Nation’s Largest, Single-Center Prospective Study on Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers aim to develop a standard approach for evaluating and diagnosing traumatic brain injury, including concussion.

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HCMC offering nitrous oxide to help moms cope with pain during labor

The same analgesic offered for dental procedures is now being offered to laboring moms at The Birth Center at HCMC.

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.

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

A process is under way to review candidates to fill up to four three-year terms on the HHS Board of Directors, beginning in January 2016.

Countdown to NASA launch begins with HCMC-trained astronaut aboard

Staff at HCMC in Minneapolis are counting down the days until the launch of Expedition 45 crew members to the International Space Station.

Removing clots provides additional benefits for stroke patients compared to medications alone

Taking his dog out for a walk left Richard Juergensen speechless – but thanks to a life-saving technique, he survived a stroke.

New clinic and specialty building update

Hennepin County Medical Center is consolidating its downtown clinics and specialties into one building for the convenience of patients.

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Former Olympic hopeful Kevin Pearce to visit TBI patients

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2009 while training for the Olympics, will visit TBI patients.

HCMC recognized as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility

After completing a comprehensive on-site survey, Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. announced that HCMC has been designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

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Study identifies interventions to decrease physician burnout

Studies have shown that physicians in clinic practice are having a difficult time balancing work-life issues, schedules, and expectations.