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Urban expressionist finds beauty in the imperfect

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Michelle Jones took this opportunity to hone a new skill and found her voice.

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Resident reignites her passion for surgery through service

Alexandra Coward, MD, MPH, spent 10 days in Guatemala providing surgical services to a rural community through a nonprofit.

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Tips for celebrating safely with fireworks

According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office, an average of 75 people go to Minnesota hospitals with fireworks injuries each year.

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Paramedic John Sylvester is recognized as health care hero

Paramedic John Sylvester is the 2022 Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal second annual Health Care Hero in the First Responder category.

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Happy Twin Cities Pride!

Come out to support the LQBTQ+ community this weekend in Loring Park to celebrate the Twin Cities Pride Festival!

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Keeping your cool when it’s hot

There are ways to maintain a comfortable internal temperature AND keep calm, cool, and collected during hot weather.

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Dr. Pagliara discusses men’s issues for Men’s Health Month

Men can face various health issues. Trying to live a healthy lifestyle means exercise, healthy eating, and good health habits.

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Hennepin team member delivers critical medical supplies to Ukrainian border

During a time when it felt like there was so much uncertainty and fear in the world, one Hennepin team member took action.

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Top ten reasons to vaccinate your child against COVID

Have you vaccinated your children against COVID? Vaccines are available for all kids ages six months and older.

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How to talk to your child about traumatic events

As stories of school shootings dominate the news, parents of young children find themselves struggling to explain these traumatic events.

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How music and medicine merge for opera performer and Hennepin Healthcare psychiatry resident Daniel Volovets

In the Minnesota Opera’s performance of Carmen this May, guitarist Daniel Volovets added a new element to the classical score.

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Black Women with Stethoscopes Youth Summits inspire youth

Over 150 young women visited our campus to learn about healthcare careers during our Black Women with Stethoscopes Youth Summits.

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Remembering Bibi

Some people leave a footprint in life and our hearts. Bibiana Garzon “Bibi” was one of those, a true Latine Community leader.

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New partnership is expanding culturally responsive care for Muslim patients

A young woman suffering from depression and addiction asked Spiritual Care Provider Shukri Salah for help.

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Advanced paramedic training adds second chance at life for retired math teacher

The numbers never got old for retired math teacher Daniel Bowler. That’s why he continued to work at school where he’s the math league coach.

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What is aphasia?

Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor, announced his retirement from acting, after being diagnosed with aphasia.

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Mobile clinic brings health care to patients’ doors

A three-year-old patient was behind on her vaccine appointments, and had a history of seizures and some missed appointments.

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Voices of Hennepin Healthcare: Angela Hirsh

Angie Hirsch, LICSW advocates for integrating traditional American Indian and Western models of medicine for culturally affirming care.

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Gen Z speak: Slang and language through emojis and tech

No matter your age, there is a word or words to describe “cool.” In fact, the word “cool” itself has been used by many generations.

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Kidney donor and grateful transplant recipient join Donate Life ceremonies

As we celebrate Donate Life month in April, we annually raise the Donate Life flag in a celebration on our campus.

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