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You’re Invited!

March 15, 2018

Our new Clinic & Specialty Center opens on March 26th, and the new facility is spectacular!

The opening of the Clinic & Specialty Center launches a new era of healthcare in Minneapolis, as we combine primary and specialty care, outpatient surgical and procedural care, rehabilitation, radiology and a variety of other services in a state-of-the-art facility designed as a healing environment to meet the needs of our patients.

You’re invited to join us for our Community Open House and see this beautiful facility and learn more about what we will offer our patients and the community.

The Open House will be held Saturday, March 17th from 10 am – 2 pm.

The Clinic & Specialty Center is located at 715 South 8^th Street, Minneapolis, Minn.

Parking is available in our parking garage below the building (entrance on Park Avenue between South 8^th Street and South 9^th Street)

To learn more, visit hennepinhealthcare.org/openhouse

Get a sneak-peak at the building by watching the video below.

We are Hennepin Healthcare

March 5, 2018

A new system identity reflects expanded access for you

We’ve evolved, and we’ve grown. Meeting the ever-changing needs of the community each step of the way. Our system has a new identity, Hennepin Healthcare, to help you understand that we are an integrated system of care – working together to deliver clinical expertise across many locations and services, from primary and specialty care, to home care and hospice, rehabilitation, emergency medical services, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and more.

With the opening of our Clinic & Specialty Center on March 26th, we’ll change how healthcare is delivered in downtown Minneapolis and offer an extraordinary experience to our patients who entrust us with their care.

We’re here for the emergency and the every day.

We’re here to save lives, and celebrate them too.

We’re here for every minute of every day.

We’re here for life.

Our employees choose to work for Hennepin Healthcare for many reasons. But, together, they make up one amazing integrated system of care – highlighted in the video below.

Visit our new website, hennepinhealthcare.org to learn more about the broad array of clinical services, expertise and offerings we provide the community.

The new Hennepin Healthcare Logo – With a vibrancy that reflects the diverse community we serve, the Hennepin Healthcare logo represents the crispness and precision we bring to our work. The chevrons point inward to the patient – at the center of everything we do. They also radiate outward to reflect our connection to the community. The medical sign in the center reflects our core – serving the varied healthcare needs of our patients.

Part two: We don’t talk about miscarriages, and we need to. One patient shares her experience and advice to women and loved ones.

February 26, 2018

In the second of Megan’s articles, she provides valuable information for loved-ones to better communicate and support someone who is experiencing a miscarriage.

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We don’t talk about miscarriages, and we need to. One patient shares her experience and advice to women and loved ones.

February 23, 2018

Guest writer and patient of Hennepin County Medical Center’s Nurse-Midwife team shares some invaluable advice about miscarriages for mothers of angels and their support systems. We are proud to share Megan’s thoughtful and rarely-explored insight from her personal experience with miscarriage. (more…)

Best of 2017

January 15, 2018

Last year marked 130 years of HCMC serving the community! There’s plenty to look forward to in 2018, including the grand opening of our new Clinic & Specialty Center, as well as our new brand and website launch. Thank you for contributing to our history and strengthening our relationship with the community. As we reflect back on 2017, we remember these top achievements: (more…)

Read Mathieu’s story

January 2, 2018

Overcoming major orthopedic trauma is tough for anyone, even Mathieu Vezies who was healthy, athletic, and ready to take on the world. A bike-truck accident the summer after his high school graduation brought Mathieu months of pain, rehabilitation and a focus on his health and recovery after major orthopedic surgeries. It knocked him off his game for a while but, with the help of the staff at HCMC and the rehabilitating program at Knapp, Mathieu’s planned first college semester was changed only slightly. He stayed at home with his family, rehabilitating and taking his first semester college classes online. With such an amazing recovery, Mathieu was able to head off to college for the following spring semester.

“I spent ten days in intensive care and then two weeks as an inpatient in the Knapp Rehabilitation Center. The staff was amazing and really cared about my recovery. They helped me believe in myself. I had several surgeries, have a rod in my femur, and spent three months in a wheelchair.” But Mathieu is thankful and ready to take on the world. Read his story.

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

January 2, 2018

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons. Although SAD can occur for some people in the summer, it is most common in the late fall or winter months. SAD is also referred to as “the winter blues”, although it’s important to see your doctor if it becomes serious.

Symptoms of the winter blues and SAD –

Feeling sad, grumpy, moody or anxious
Losing interest in usual activities
Gaining weight and craving and eating more carbohydrates such as bread or pasta
Tiredness or low energy
Having difficulty concentrating and sleeping

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Interview: How Hennepin EMS is preparing for Super Bowl LII

December 27, 2017

Did you know that Hennepin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff every home game for the Twins, Lynx, Timberwolves, MN United, and the Vikings? As seasoned experts at staffing major sporting events, Hennepin EMS staff are hard at work preparing to staff EMS and paramedic services for Super Bowl LII – before, during, and after.

We interviewed Mike LeVake, Jordan Wardell, and Charles Sloan III of Hennepin EMS for the inside scoop on how they’re getting ready, their favorite parts of staffing NFL games, and tips for all of us – local or visiting – as we rapidly approach the Super Bowl. (more…)

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