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When dreams are shattered

Shattered dreams are real experiences of loss and grief. This deserves attention as much as any other response when grieving.

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“Call it magic – but it’s true,” grateful patient thanks caregivers, Coldplay

Patient had a cardiac arrest – but thanks to the excellent prehospital care he received at the scene and enroute to HCMC, he’s alive today pursuing an adventure of a lifetime.

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Jane and her journey to a restored heart

For two years, Jane struggled with even walking. She would take a few steps and then had to stop. Her heart would start pounding, her legs would get weak, and she would have to give up.

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PICU patient story Katie TBI

Freak accident and fall bring a beautiful visiting Colorado teen to HCMC’s PICU

Katie a vibrant 15-year-old from Colorado was visiting Minnesota with her family in July 2022 when she fell from a golf cart hitting her head.

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Physicals for scuba divers involve more than the status quo

There are several types of divers, or scuba divers, and many reasons people dive.

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Protect yourself from cold weather: risks, symptoms, and prevention tips

Cold weather can pose serious health risks, particularly in extreme conditions like we experience here in Minnesota.

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Security team member spotlight: Leah Hendrickx

Hennepin Healthcare’s Security Team is made up of team members who support our mission – team members like Leah Hendrickx.

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Featured Health Equity Summit

Doing the work: Learning through Vulnerability and Perseverance at the First Health Equity Summit

Hennepin Healthcare Health Equity Department held its first two-day Health Equity Summit Learning through Vulnerability and Perseverance.

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Jill

So much to do – and to live for

Patient recovers from critical illness thanks to great initial care from hospital that ultimately transfers her to HCMC for multispecialty care.

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Seeking more comfort with ambiguity

How can we be more comfortable with ambiguous loss, loss that has no clear answers or resolutions?

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Featured Board Slate

Hennepin Healthcare welcomes a transformative board slate

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners’ administration, operations, and budget committee unanimously approved a transformative board.

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Latasha’s Mirakle

Overweight most of her life, Latasha thought she could never change. At age 42, Latasha became pregnant with her first child.

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Grief after experiencing sexual or intimate partner violence

While we expect grief with losing loved ones, sexual and intimate partner violence can also trigger grief for both victim/survivors and caregivers.

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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, progress on care delivery, trauma care, equity, health equity

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

At the Hennepin Healthcare annual meeting, more than 170 team and community members heard updates on how we are advancing our mission.

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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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Physical therapy can help with dizziness

We have several physical therapists who have special training in treating dizziness and balance disorders.

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Parents under pressure

The U.S. Surgeon General recently released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. Parents are under pressure, but they don’t have to be.

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Butternut Squash

Butternut squash and more for fall

In fall, the growing cycle gives us ripeness and maturity. The harvest is associated with abundance, prosperity and wealth.

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