hennepin ems – Here for Life

Frostbite sidelines patient visiting from New York

January 17, 2023

On the one-year anniversary of his first visit to Minneapolis, Minnesota, David Rice reflects back on the eventful and memorable trip.

Back on January 8, 2022, the 35-year-old accountant – a native of New Zealand now based in Brooklyn, NY – and a few friends paid a visit to Minnesota for the weekend to enjoy ice fishing on one of our beautiful lakes, a Minnesota Wild hockey game, and a Minnesota Vikings football game. Unfortunately, David was sidelined at the football game on January 9 by injuries he sustained the night before. That’s when he spent time outside in brutally cold conditions without gloves and it didn’t take long for frostbite to set in. (more…)

Caring in our communities – paramedics re-unite with 5-year old Cora, a lucky girl brought to our Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

July 14, 2021

Cora Stabler is a sweet, normal 5 year old little girl. On May 8^th of 2021, Cora took a fall down 15 steps and was seriously injured. Hennepin EMS Paramedics Scotty Crawford and Nick Linder responded to the 911 call and provided expert emergency medical care to Cora and then transported her to the Pediatric Level One Trauma Center at HCMC, a part of Hennepin Healthcare. The Pediatric Level One Trauma Center at HCMC offers an unparalleled experience for critically injured children. Outcomes are among the very best in the nation for pediatric trauma patients. (more…)

Saving a Life-Saver

January 22, 20192

Hennepin EMS paramedics respond to a variety of scenes for emergency calls – often the same ones as the Minneapolis Fire Department. On Saturday, September 29, 2018, paramedics Stephanie Young and Derek Smith were in their ambulance at Minneapolis Fire Station No. 22 when they received a call to a very familiar address.

“I recognized it as Fire Station No. 8 near Whittier Clinic,” said Young. “We know the guys there and my heart just sank. When we arrived we found Captain Colm Black waiting for us on the ‘launch pad’ where the fire trucks go out.” (more…)

Celebrate Twin Cities Pride with Hennepin County Medical Center!

June 21, 2017

Join us as we participate in Twin Cities Pride for our eighth consecutive year.

We are committed to supporting our LGBTQ community. Diversity and inclusion are an important part of our values and drive our mission. We are honored to serve people of all different backgrounds with care and respect and are dedicated to providing our community with tools to live healthy and happy lives.

Stop by the HCMC booth at the festival on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Connect with HCMC providers and staff, test your knowledge at health trivia, take a photo with Bernie the Rescue Dog and learn about our Pediatric and Adult Gender and Sexual Health programs, Positive Care Center and LGBT & Allies employee resource group.

Watch for HCMC employees in the parade on Sunday, June 25.

We’ve been recognized as a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality in the Healthcare Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year and proud to share our mission of ensuring equal access to healthcare for all.

2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival
Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 | 10am-6pm | Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis

2017 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade
Sunday, June 25 | 11am | 3^rd Street and Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis