Telling stories. Sharing ideas. Healthy advice.

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CDC issues guidelines on mild pediatric brain injuries

There is nothing ‘mild’ about a mild traumatic brain injury. This is something we at Hennepin Healthcare have known for years.

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New MRI in the Clinic & Specialty Center is just what the doctor ordered

Something magical happens when medical equipment provides an enhanced experience for the patient and advanced diagnostics for the clinician.

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Why are my allergies so bad?

Ragweed is a weed that grows throughout the country, flowering in mid-August. One plant can release up to a billion pollen grains.

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Jet ski accident leads to unexpected diagnosis

Ricardo Ortiz went jet skiing with his family. It was a sunny summer day. He had an accident and later received an unexpected diagnosis.

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It’s time to trust your gut again

We have all experienced a bad stomach ache. The sensation may have been dull, sharp, or a mixture of both.

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Local writer thanks and apologizes to neurosurgery team and ICU nurses

I was hospitalized September 20, 2017 after suffering from a subarachnoid ruptured aneurysm and stroke. I spent two weeks in the ICU.

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Nominate a Hennepin Healthcare nurse for Nurse of the Year

Nurses are our largest employee group at Hennepin Healthcare, and are some of the people who have the most contact with our patients.

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Join us, and get health tips from the experts!

Hennepin Healthcare is hosting a series of free educational events focused on keeping you healthy, active and feeling your best.

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Nurses Week 2018: Meet three Hennepin Healthcare nurses

National Nurses Week is an annual celebration that starts on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

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Why I care about colon cancer screening

When I went to medical school, I knew I would work in an aspect of medicine that I’d have the opportunity to work with patients long term. 

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Best of 2017

As we reflect back on 2017, we remember the top achievements of over 130 years of HCMC serving the community!

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Seasonal affective disorder a.k.a. the winter blues

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, most common in the late fall or winter months.

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Clinic & Specialty Center – Rehabilitation Department Video Tour

Join Dr. David Hilden on a video walking tour of the Rehabilitation Department within our beautiful new Clinic & Specialty Center.

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He has dyslexia?

When your child is not making academic progress or having “behavior” problems in school, he may have an undiagnosed learning disability.

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The best for healthy Latino youth

As it is National Hispanic Heritage Month we’re celebrating the Aqui Para Ti program at the Whittier Clinic.

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Falling is not a normal part of aging

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those aged 65 and older. Older adults are treated in emergency departments every year.

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Is your pain weather sensitive?

It’s important to talk to your doctor about pain, especially if it feels severe, and persistent and lasts for more than a few weeks.

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Donors inspired by Clinic & Specialty Center naming opportunities

The construction of the Clinic & Specialty Center has opened doors for donor recognition opportunities at a scale previously unavailable.

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New Clinic & Specialty Center video tour with Dr. David Hilden

Construction on the HCMC Clinic & Specialty Center is moving along at a rapid pace, and we’re on track to open on March 26, 2018.

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Serious car crash impacts family in more ways than one

Shannon Kerr was driving, with her two girls secured in the back seat. They were on their way to get a puppy. Then, something happened.

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