With chilly autumn rains coming, some people have a tendency to blame the changing weather on certain aches and pains that they feel. Pain may be in joints, muscles, back, neck or in bones. It’s important to talk to your doctor about pain – it shouldn’t be embarrassing, especially if it feels severe, persistent and lasts for more than a few weeks. In fact, it could be something diagnosable and treatable. It could be time to see a rheumatologist. (more…)
The construction of HCMC’s Clinic & Specialty Center has opened a new door for donor recognition opportunities at a scale previously unavailable. The Hennepin Health Foundation is actively promoting naming rights for spaces within the new Center scheduled to open in March 2018. Grateful patients, corporate partners, current staff, and alumni are connecting their generosity to this new philanthropic occasion. Naming rights begin at $5,000 for honor plates outside exam rooms to million dollar gifts for inclusion in major clinic and center identities. Each gift agreement is unique to the donor’s interest with designations supporting the future endeavors of Hennepin Healthcare Systems.
The Hennepin Health Foundation is pleased to announce the following gifts accepted as of September 15, 2017.
Delta Dental Oral Health Center at HCMC – Recognizes a multi-million donation from Delta Dental Foundation of Minnesota with signage outside the dental clinic on the fourth floor.
Rockswold Family Traumatic Brain Injury Center: TBI Outpatient Program – Celebrates Dr. Gaylan Rockswold’s legacy in the field of neurosurgery and TBI research with a million plus donation recognized with signage outside the TBI Outpatient Program on the third floor.
Wanzek Family Breast Care Center – Recognizes a major donation by a grateful patient family and located on the main level as a part of the Cancer Center.
Thomas Stillman, MD Education and Community Center – Family members donated to celebrate the career of M. Thomas Stillman, a long-serving physician and strong advocate for medical education at HCMC.
Jantze Haley Infusion Area – A grateful patient donation recognized as part of the Cancer Center.
Richard Zera, MD Team Center – Celebrates Chief of Surgical Oncology with an honor plate on the Team Center in the Cancer Center.
Cecil J. Watson, MD Conference Room – Family members pay tribute with an honor plate on the Conference Room of the Medicine Clinic.
The Hennepin Health Foundation is honored to connect with those who understand the tremendous asset of HCMC and the unparalleled service the organization provides our community. Naming opportunities offer a chance to leave a legacy and a stamp of approval of our notable mission. Contact the Hennepin Health Foundation at 612-873-6090 or jesse.hicks@hcmed.org for more information.
Construction on the HCMC Clinic & Specialty Center is moving along at a rapid pace, and we’re on track to open March 26, 2018. The new six-story facility will bring together outpatient clinics and ancillary services that are currently located across nine buildings on our downtown campus. By locating all of these services in one facility, we’ll provide patients an experience that streamlines their care and offers enhanced collaboration by our clinical team to deliver the best medical care possible.
To provide a preview of the new building and an early look inside, we’ve enlisted the help of Dr. David Hilden to conduct a series of walking tours featuring many of the new clinics and services that will be offered in the Clinic & Specialty Center. The first video features an overview of the building, the central lobby area and the Orthopedic Clinic.
Look for future videos featuring different clinical areas and unique aspects of the building and more information by visiting our Clinic & Specialty Center website.
Shannon Kerr was driving, with her two girls secured in the back seat. They were on their way to get a puppy. It was a beautiful sunny day but for a moment, the sunshine was so intense that Shannon couldn’t see the road and she missed a stop sign. Upon crossing the intersection her car was struck by a semi-truck.
From the moment of impact to 12 weeks later, Shannon was in critical condition from her injuries and in a deep coma. Her two girls were also hospitalized for a few weeks. (more…)
Going to the MN State Fair? Check out the following events and get together with HCMC at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
HCMC Burn Center at Governor’s Fire Prevention Day
Friday, August 25 | 8:00am – 6:00pm | Hot Zone (Expo Place inside Admission Gate 2)
Meet some of our Burn Center experts as they share important burn prevention information for the entire family on Friday, August 25 (Governor’s Fire Prevention Day at the Fair). Cool off with a fan from Bernie the Rescue Dog!
Live broadcasts of Healthy Matters with Dr. David Hilden
Sunday, August 27 and Sunday, September 3 | 7:30am – 8:30am | WCCO Radio Booth on Carnes Ave.
Be a part of the audience for live broadcasts of Dr. David Hilden’s Healthy Matters radio program! Get your health questions ready, grab some coffee and have a seat at the WCCO Radio booth (located next to Sweet Martha’s Cookies on Carnes Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets) on Sunday, August 27 and Sunday, September 3 from 7:30am to 8:30am.
Charlene Barron was born in Chicago where she trained as a nurse, riding her bike to school even through snowy winters. While she was still young, her mother developed breast cancer. Inspired by her mother’s care, Charlene subsequently took a position at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, where she met her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Barron, on a blind date. They would be married for 41 years and raise three children – and multiple dogs – together in Medina. Their son Adam died tragically at the age of 29 while kayaking in Colorado. (more…)
Heroes come in all forms. While we remember the rescue efforts of the first responders and caregivers after the 35W Bridge went down, our thoughts are with those who didn’t make it — and the patients we cared for whose lives were changed forever.
As a Level I Trauma Center we routinely conduct exercises to prepare us for the worst. On August 1, 2007 we definitely experienced what this can look like. A bridge that safely carried millions across the mighty Mississippi lost its strength that day, but the event strengthened perseverance and resolve in its aftermath and brought us closer as a community.
We’re here for life.
(Photo: Emergency physicians John Hick, Joe Clinton, Doug Brunette and Bill Heegaard were on duty the night of August 1, 2007.)
Birth is an intimate and life-changing experience that is different for every mother. To learn how the Birth Center at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) respects and supports that experience with a comprehensive care team, we sat down with Dr.’s Tara Gustilo and Laura Nezworski to learn more about what makes The Birth Center a great place to give birth. (more…)
