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Gender-affirming care: What is it?

Gender-affirming care supports the transition of transgender and non-binary individuals to their gender identity.

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Hennepin EMS protocols include treatment for opioid withdrawal

Hennepin EMS uses Suboxone® treatment for patients experiencing opioid withdrawal, a drug proven effective for use in outpatient settings.

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Communication and swallowing disorders following stroke

Causes of speech problems include brain injury, stroke, COVID-19, diseases of the brain, and can also stem from some types of cancer.

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Signs of hearing loss in adults and children

Hearing loss can impact a person’s physical and mental health, and safety, leading to social isolation, injury, and dementia.

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Derek Williams – Top notch volunteer with ambition

Derek Williams is a volunteer. He is also a freshman at the University of Minnesota and plans to go to medical school.

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Know the early signs of speech and language disorders in children

Early referrals to speech-language pathology services can ensure children receive therapy when they are most capable of making improvements.

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Windows open opportunities for falls

Open windows also open the opportunity for a child to fall out of a window and experience serious – and sometimes fatal – injuries.

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Clinical associates fill critical staffing needs while building healthcare careers

During the pandemic, Chanel watched nurses and doctors on the front lines, feeling a pull to work in healthcare.

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Teen pregnancy and mental health

For teens, pregnancy can impact their mental health in drastic ways that differ from older pregnancy experiences.

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Gratitude for the smallest things

Linda Johnson had never been a patient at the hospital until an accident brought her to the Hennepin Healthcare Level I Trauma Center.

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2-year-old suffers partial ear amputation and receives hyperbaric oxygen treatments

Kenzie Riemenschneider was attacked by her family’s 10-month-old puppy and suffered multiple head and facial lacerations.

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Hennepin Assault Response Team recognizes 45 years of helping sexual assault victims

The Hennepin Assault Response Team supports adult and adolescent victim-survivors of sexual assault at 11 other hospitals.

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Virtual reality comes to Hennepin

Virtual reality technology enhances rehabilitation within occupational therapy and is a new option for treating multiple conditions.

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Sleep cycles and what is going on inside while you’re snoozing

We go through four to six sleep cycles on an average night. What does this mean and how does it affect our overall health?

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Help your child cope with pokes

With the new school year, caregivers are looking for ways to support their children for positive immunization experiences.

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Easing pain holistically for chronic headaches

Group visits offer a potentially life-changing experience for people who experience chronic headaches and the other symptoms.

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Resident reignites her passion for surgery through service

Alexandra Coward, MD, MPH, spent 10 days in Guatemala providing surgical services to a rural community through a nonprofit.

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Keeping your cool when it’s hot

There are ways to maintain a comfortable internal temperature AND keep calm, cool, and collected during hot weather.

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Dr. Pagliara discusses men’s issues for Men’s Health Month

Men can face various health issues. Trying to live a healthy lifestyle means exercise, healthy eating, and good health habits.

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Top ten reasons to vaccinate your child against COVID

Have you vaccinated your children against COVID? Vaccines are available for all kids ages six months and older.

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