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What’s a parent/guardian to do when their student “hates school”?

It’s that time of year when the kids are back in school and they love it. Well, some kids might not love it.

Hennepin EMS Paramedics reunite with a grateful patient

When Jerry Martin got on his bike for his morning ride from Victoria to Shorewood this past June, it seemed like another routine bike ride.

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50 years later and 14 midwives strong, our first-of-its-kind Nurse Midwife Service

In 1971, Margaret used her knowledge as a Certified Nurse Midwife to develop the first hospital nurse midwife practice in Minnesota at HCMC.

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Back to school and back to extracurricular activities

It’s early September and that means it’s time for back to school and also back to extracurricular activities.

What is lifestyle medicine?

Your behavior and lifestyle play a very important role in your health and can have a great impact on how your body deals with diseases.

Worry monsters

When the COVID pandemic began, volunteers began making masks. They were in high demand and gratefully accepted.

Young, healthy – and at risk for a heart attack?

John Grudnowski is a 44-year-old marketing executive who works out 3-4 times a week. He had no apparent risk factors for a heart attack.

The Fatherhood Experience: Bruce Murray

Fatherhood looks different to every dad. We’re taking an in-depth look at fatherhood with key experts, parents, and everyone in between.

Children and water safety

As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, our role is to care for children who are injured or ill and provide education to prevent injuries.

Paramedics re-unite with 5-year old Cora, a lucky girl

Cora Stabler is a sweet, normal 5 year old little girl. On May 8th of 2021, Cora took a fall down 15 steps and was seriously injured.

Ready to respond to life’s emergencies

Josh Nichols was driving to work on June 1 when he experienced a medical emergency, his truck hit a tree, and rolled in a ditch.

New paramedics closer to graduating

These 23 EMTs have now passed their written exams, called the FISDAP – well known in the paramedic community.

The Fatherhood Experience: Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian

Dr. Subrahmanian is a former high school teacher, a husband and father of three children and a pediatrician.

Stroke recovery challenges 83-year-old marathon runner

He’s been on the run since he was 12 years old – and had no plans to slow down until a recent illness brought him to Hennepin Healthcare.

Why are childhood vaccines so important?

As we emerge from this COVID haze, it is a great time to get your children caught up on their routine immunizations.

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