Telling stories. Sharing ideas. Healthy advice.

woman experiencing seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder, sad, winter blues, depression during change of seasons, clinical form of depression, dr brian nelson

Seasonal affective disorder a.k.a. the winter blues

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, most common in the late fall or winter months.

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Interview: How Hennepin EMS is preparing for Super Bowl LII

Did you know that Hennepin Emergency Medical Services staff every home game for the Twins, Lynx, Timberwolves, MN United, and the Vikings?

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girl kicking soccer ball, concussions, safety of youth sports, brain injury research, symptoms after an injury, neck strengthening, dr uzma samadani, joe toninato

Brain injury research on concussions leads to neck strengthening in young athletes

Increased public awareness of the potential consequences of concussion has raised concern about the safety of youth sports.

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emergency medicine staff in stabilization room, emergency stabilization room, stab room, level 1 trauma center, critical patients, stabilization room recorder, jack hedberg

The beauty of trauma care: What it means to be human

When someone experiences a medical emergency and they are brought to HCMC, they go to what’s called the “stabilization room.”

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emergency c section, car accident, arm amputation, jessie krone, rehabilitation patient, trauma patient, miland knapp rehabilitation center, trauma care

Read Jessie’s story

Jessie Krone is incredibly thankful for her children. Her youngest daughter was born by C-section after a traumatic car crash.

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Clinic & Specialty Center – Rehabilitation Department Video Tour

Join Dr. David Hilden on a video walking tour of the Rehabilitation Department within our beautiful new Clinic & Specialty Center.

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dr dana rae barr with young patient with dyslexia, dyslexia, misbehaving in school, undiagnosed learning disability, brain wiring issue, dyslexic, dana rae barr md, pacer center, dr sally shaywitz

He has dyslexia?

When your child is not making academic progress or having “behavior” problems in school, he may have an undiagnosed learning disability.

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young couple with their newborn baby, birth center patient experience, birth center interview, certified nurse midwives, first child birth, birth delivery support, kyrsten

The Birth Center – Patient Experience Interview with Kyrsten

We interviewed Kyrsten and her husband to learn more about their experience at the Birth Center during Kyrsten’s birth of her first child.

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father with hand on son's shoulder explaining why there is violence in the world, helping kids learn about violence, mass violence, how to talk to your child about violence, how parents talk about violence, explaining why people hurt others, dr lidan gu, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, autism

How to talk to your kids about mass violence

Young children may not know or understand, but they can sense distress. Parents can manage their reactions and affect how children react.

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rehabilitation for burns, chris leatherdale, laser surgery for burns, rehab center for burn patients, burn patient, miland e knapp rehabilitation center

Read Chris’s story

Chris Leatherdale has been through a lot. He was taken to HCMC after suffering burns while saving his horses that were trapped in a barn fire.

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kristen wiik, separation anxiety, preschool or daycare anxiety, stomach aches, nausea, transition to school time

Separation anxiety and your preschooler – what can parents do?

Fall often brings changes in school routines for kids going to preschool or daycare, transitions that can be filled with tearful goodbyes.

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clinic and specialty center pharmacy, csc pharmacies, retail pharmacy, dispensing robotics, enhancing patient experience, mike pitzl

Pharmacy services designed to enhance care in the Clinic & Specialty Center

As we introduce areas of the new Clinic & Specialty Center, we take you to one of the busiest and most important areas – the pharmacy.

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latino family, national hispanic heritage month, aqui para ti program, latino youth, family centered, privacy of latino youth, parallel care, dr. maria veronica svetaz

The best for healthy Latino youth

As it is National Hispanic Heritage Month we’re celebrating the Aqui Para Ti program at the Whittier Clinic.

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elderly man's feet and cane, fall injuries, senior population, traumatic brain injuries, reduced mobility, risk of falling, stepping on, a matter of balance, tai ji quan exercise, julie philbrook rn dnp man mal

Falling is not a normal part of aging

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those aged 65 and older. Older adults are treated in emergency departments every year.

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woman with elbow pain, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, neck and back pain, immune system disorders, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Dr. Linh Ngo, DO, RHMSUS, chronic pain

Is your pain weather sensitive?

It’s important to talk to your doctor about pain, especially if it feels severe, and persistent and lasts for more than a few weeks.

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Donors inspired by Clinic & Specialty Center naming opportunities

The construction of the Clinic & Specialty Center has opened doors for donor recognition opportunities at a scale previously unavailable.

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New Clinic & Specialty Center video tour with Dr. David Hilden

Construction on the HCMC Clinic & Specialty Center is moving along at a rapid pace, and we’re on track to open on March 26, 2018.

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highway, shannon kerr, car accident, critical condition, coma, brain injury patient

Serious car crash impacts family in more ways than one

Shannon Kerr was driving, with her two girls secured in the back seat. They were on their way to get a puppy. Then, something happened.

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HCMC at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair

Going to the MN State Fair? Check out the following events and get together with HCMC at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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charlene barron on her bike on a flooded road, ironman triathlete, bicycle accident, severe traumatic brain injury, charlene barron, dog run fundraiser, dr uzma samadani, sarah goullaud, dog run at baker park, neck strengthening research

Family, friends of 9-time Ironman Triathlete hold fundraiser to support brain injury research

Charlene had long been a dedicated runner, biker, and swimmer who would eventually run more than 40 marathons.

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