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Safe Medication Storage

Preventing accidental overdose with safe medication and drug storage

It is our responsibility to ensure that medications are stored securely to prevent unintentional access to prevent any unintentional access.

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ECHO Minnesota integrative pain care all teach, all learn

According to the CDC, that is about 50 million adults in the United States. Pain is a personalized experience influenced by life experiences.

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Hennepin Healthcare Annual Meeting shares progress on care delivery, trauma care, and equity

At the Hennepin Healthcare annual meeting on October 23, more than 170 team and community members heard updates on how we are advancing our mission and responding to the health care needs our community has identified. The event opened with a video reel highlighting our Year in Review:  Celebrating success through awards, accreditations and kudos Connecting with community at events like Melanoma…

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Safe gun storage: it saves lives

Safe gun storage helps mitigate these risks, particularly if there are children or inexperienced individuals in the home.

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Building trust and support with Afghan refugees

Hennepin Healthcare’s partnership with Open Path Resources (OPR) help Afghan communities navigate the U.S. healthcare system.

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New Minnesota law gets stricter on child passenger safety

Minnesota has recently passed a new child restraint law which may change the way your children travel within a vehicle.

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Hennepin Healthcare receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus

Hennepin Healthcare is honored to receive two Health Equity Accreditations from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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Stephanie’s give-back

The love and gratitude of Hennepin Healthcare, and memories of her love for her parents, is what drives Stephanie to volunteer.

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“No other place has cared for me as well as here” — how East Lake Clinic is addressing health disparities, one phone call at a time

What would happen if every pregnant person was asked about the support they needed to get ready for their birth?

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2023 Health Equity Report: Inside our commitment to equity

2023 was filled with new programs and the work showing of up for our community. Our 2023 Health Equity Report shares our progress.

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“One step closer to wellness!”: How our food bags help address food insecurity

Food bags are an essential component of delivering whole-person care to patients at our community clinics and downtown campus.

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Tips for staying healthy during the holidays

Many viruses spread during fall and winter. There are precautions everyone can take to stop the spread of infection.

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Closing care gaps: breast cancer screening with American Indian women

Paula and Gracen Mcdougall, Cultural Navigators, began making outreach calls to American Indian patients overdue for breast cancer screening.

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The Next Step Harriet Initiative: Empowering through trauma recovery

“I have so much anxiety allowing my son to go outside,” said a mother whose son was a survivor of gun violence.

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What our Hennepin Healthcare community wants us to work on together

All non-profit hospitals conduct an assessment to be held accountable to the patient population and community they serve.  

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Volunteer in pet therapy and spread joy with your fur baby

A therapy animal is a specially trained animal that partners with its human handler to bring joy, comfort, and companionship.

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Connection and a lasting relationship with your teen

To build a healthy relationship with your teen, spend time with them and get to know their friends and support system.

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A pilot delivers meals to people with high-risk pregnancies

Imagine struggling with a high-risk pregnancy and an organization offering meals free of charge for you and the rest of your family.

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My Hennepin life – “Solid Gold”

We have had thousands of patients walk through our doors and more than eight CEOs and Hospital Administrators, but only one Sharon Presley.

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Caregiver support: Essential for teens coping with bullying and substance abuse

Bullying and substance abuse are often on a caretaker’s mind when raising children from adolescents into adulthood.

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