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Heals on Wheels provides whole person care

The Heals on Wheels program at Hennepin Healthcare centers around the concept that sometimes we must meet patients where they are.

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Frostbite sidelines patient visiting from New York

David was sidelined at the football game when he spent time outside in brutally cold conditions without gloves.

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The longest living HCMC kidney transplant patient

DuWayne Virnig of Little Falls, MN is Hennepin Healthcare’s longest living kidney transplant patient, at the age of 82.

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A day to carry with me forever

A hospice nurse discovers gratitude for life, love, and people as she keeps vigil over a dying patient.

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Walk like a penguin

Falls are the number one reason for brain injuries, not to mention what a fall can do to your bones and the rest of your body.

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Introducing the digital equity experts program

Hennepin Healthcare is creating more digital equity by introducing the Digital Equity Experts (DEX) program.

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Youth dive into medical knowledge at Youth with Stethoscopes summits

Our Talent Garden wrapped up the year with Latine Youth with Stethoscopes and Black Men with Stethoscopes.

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Hennepin Assault Response Team recognizes 45 years of helping sexual assault victims

The Hennepin Assault Response Team supports adult and adolescent victim-survivors of sexual assault at 11 other hospitals.

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Virtual reality comes to Hennepin

Virtual reality technology enhances rehabilitation within occupational therapy and is a new option for treating multiple conditions.

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Masks are down, colds are up

Stacene Maroushek, MD emphasizes the importance of vaccinating children to avoid some of the common childhood illnesses.

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Digital equity in healthcare

We know that some of the populations we serve at Hennepin Healthcare have challenges when it comes to digital literacy and access.

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Sleep cycles and what is going on inside while you’re snoozing

We go through four to six sleep cycles on an average night. What does this mean and how does it affect our overall health?

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Hennepin Healthcare one of the first to meet requirements for accreditation

Hennepin Healthcare was one of two healthcare organizations in the country to meet the requirements for health equity accreditation.

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Help your child cope with pokes

With the new school year, caregivers are looking for ways to support their children for positive immunization experiences.

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‘Putting up’ fall foods

Integrative Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Kate Shafto, teaches us how to make our fall harvest last throughout the winter.

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A back-to-school plan to support your teen

Going back to school can be a difficult time for teens. Find helpful tips to help your teen plan for the back-to-school season.

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Easing pain holistically for chronic headaches

Group visits offer a potentially life-changing experience for people who experience chronic headaches and the other symptoms.

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Hennepin team members honored during ceremony returning sacred land

Two Hennepin Healthcare team members took a walk with the governor of Wisconsin across sacred land that had been torn from their ancestors.

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From hurricanes to high-security events

When Joe Skinner takes a break from his job as a surgery aide, he’s often headed to a coastal city – flying straight toward a hurricane.

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Three tips for a healthy relationship with your teen

Though it may feel impossible, the way you raise your teen plays a key role in how they live their life as an adult.

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