HCMC physicians, researchers fill top spots of orthopaedic organizations
Orthopaedic professionals at Hennepin County Medical Center serve in leadership roles with Andrew Schmidt, MD, Joan Bechtold, PhD, and David Templeman, MD filling…
Firefighter’s Challenge supports HCMC burn patients
Raising money and awareness for burn victims at the Hennepin County Medical Center Burn Center is the goal of the week-long philanthropy, Firefighter’s…
OTA president comments on research, treatment of blast injuries
As Dr. Andrew Schmidt, President of the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) prepares to leave for Boston to attend a previously scheduled OTA meeting,…
New program supports emotional health of moms and babies
First of its kind program in Minnesota offers mental health services to support women and families — including a “Day Hospital” The Mother-Baby…
Dramatic results in TBI research
Dr. Gaylan Rockswold and Dr. Sarah Rockswold, along with researchers at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation report that the…
Poison Help in Every Home
National Poison Prevention Week 2013 is March 17-23 Fact 1: 92% of exposure calls to the Minnesota Poison Control System are safely managed in…
Burn Center Taps interest of Rock Bottom Brewery
Tuesday, February 26 from 6-8 pm Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 800 LaSalle Plaza, Minneapolis Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery in Minneapolis will…
Program addresses shortened lifespan of the mentally ill
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) has recently established a new program in Medical Psychiatry to address the needs of patients with co-existing medical…
New Chief Executive Officer named at HCMC
The Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS) Board of Directors has named Jon Pryor, MD, MBA, as the new chief executive officer. HHS is…
Shoveling snow can trigger heart attack
Whether you’re using a snow blower, plow or shovel, digging out from a big snowfall is stressful. But lifting heavy snow using a…
Power-LOAD™ brings extra muscle for paramedics
Hennepin EMS is employing new technology from Stryker Corporation to reduce the risk of injuries to their patients, paramedics and EMTs. The Power-LOAD™ system…
HCMC Security Department gets high marks in national rankings
The Security team at Hennepin County Medical Center was recently recognized for its work to keep HCMC employees, visitors and staff safe by…
Don’t get “burned” by frostbite!
Every year, the Burn Center at HCMC admits approximately 20-30 patients for treatment of frostbite. Burn surgeons take care of injuries from extreme…
Brooklyn Park Clinic delivers!
It was anything but a routine Wednesday afternoon at Hennepin County Medical Center’s Brooklyn Park Clinic on January 9 when Alayah Lenow entered…
HCMC NETWORK FEATURE: Medical training for law enforcement
A motor vehicle collision (MVC) on a snowy rural highway or a remote farm accident. A hostile scene, unsafe for ambulance personnel to…
Downtown Pediatric Clinic offers extended hours
The downtown Pediatric Clinic at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is now open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday for walk-in and acute,…
Sim Center revolutionizes medical education
Join us for an Open House from 2-4 PM on Monday, January 7 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), already a nationally recognized teaching…
Not protecting your noggin? Get your head in gear!
Before you hit the slopes this winter, the Traumatic Brain Injury Center at HCMC reminds skiers and snowboarders to “Get Your Head in…
Santa’s Little Helper
Christmas came a little early this year for 5-year-old patient Austin Harms when he was greeted by Santa after receiving hyperbaric medicine treatment…
Coin lithium batteries in holiday decorations and toys are harmful when swallowed
Parents and caregivers should be on the lookout for an often overlooked danger that is hidden inside many of the toys, remote controls…
