For Mac Scheuble of Waconia, Minnesota, life was all about fishing, football, friendship and family. In the summer of 2016, the 13-year-old faced a major limb-threatening injury that might have discouraged the bravest adult. But with determination, phenomenal community support and Minnesota’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center on his side, he’s back doing the things he loves.
Clear the air – make an appointment with a pharmacist for smoking cessation
Each year many of us make New Years’ resolutions, and one of the most common is to quit smoking. It can oftentimes be a difficult resolution to achieve on your own. Quitting smoking becomes easier when you enlist the support of clinical specialists.
The pharmacy department at Hennepin County Medical Center offers a personalized Smoking Cessation program facilitated by a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Pharmacist. The goal of Smoking Cessation through MTM is to align patients with the right tools for quitting. Patients work directly with a MTM Pharmacist to receive tobacco cessation counseling and medication management. By pairing these two activities, patients are able to communicate their needs and receive support from a clinician who can counsel and provide alternative options, instead of having to try different methods on their own. (more…)
Our main campus in downtown Minneapolis is much more than just a hospital. It also houses a number of primary care and specialty clinics, where we see thousands of patients every year. As the downtown population continues to grow, we’re here to meet all of their healthcare needs from our five-block campus in East Town.
Here’s how we make getting your care downtown easy, convenient, and patient-centered. (more…)
Frostbite can happen quickly during Minnesota winters and infants and children are at high risk. Although adults should be aware of frostbite prevention as well, children are at a greater risk because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults. Following are 5 ways to avoid frostbite in children:
