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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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“Working for a better world tomorrow”: Compass Program Cohort A graduates

The Compass Program challenges team members to examine how our racist history manifests itself in our healthcare system and daily work.

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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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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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Hennepin Healthcare’s 2022 health equity report

Hennepin Healthcare is forging a new path to serve our communities by reaching outcomes that are not predicted by race.

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Service opportunities available on the Hennepin Healthcare board of directors

Hennepin Healthcare is looking for candidates to serve on its Board of Directors beginning in January 2024.

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Introducing the digital equity experts program

Hennepin Healthcare is creating more digital equity by introducing the Digital Equity Experts (DEX) program.

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Voices of Hennepin Healthcare: Joe Kreisman

Joe Kreisman recommends a healthcare model founded in hospitality that helps patients feel at home through a community of care.

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Voices of Hennepin Healthcare: Toya López

Toya López strongly believes in a sustainable healthcare design that cares for patients and environmental health.

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A new chapter: Healthy Matters leaves WCCO Radio, launches podcast

All good things don’t have to come to an end. Healthy Matters – the program hosted by Dr. Hilden, is not ending but making an exciting change.

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CEO update: 7,000 strong against COVID-19 related racism and discrimination

Hennepin Healthcare, along with Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota, stands strong against racism and xenophobia.

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A message from our CEO

As we navigate through the COVID-19 public health crisis together, your trust is very important to all of us here at Hennepin Healthcare.

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See snapshots spanning 14 decades of care at Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin Healthcare has been around for over 130 years! View a timeline that showcases some of the key accomplishments and historical events.

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Local artist illustrates a day in the life at Hennepin Healthcare in 160 moments over 24 hours

Over the course of a year and a half, local artist Anita White captured moments that spanned every hour of the day – all 24 hours of it.

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144 nurses and counting: How nurse recognition blossomed at Hennepin thanks to DAISY program

She is wonderful with her patients. Her actions are excellent, a true statement of her skills. She demonstrates excellent nursing care.

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The history of trauma care

As Hennepin Healthcare celebrates 30 years of Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma verification, it’s important to look back in time.

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Hennepin EMS welcomes 4-legged members of “Hennepin Heroes” program

There’s a new paw patrol helping EMS staff alleviate on-the-job stress that can follow them back to the office.

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One day at a time…celebrating 50 years of Knapp Rehabilitation

It’s hard to put into words the daily life at Knapp Rehab. To end up in Knapp, something pretty awful sent you there.

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Clinic & Specialty Center Earns LEED Gold Certification

The Clinic & Specialty Center was awarded LEED certification at the Gold level for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

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Don’t be Rip Van Winkle

Was Rip lazy, shiftless, irresponsible or suffering from a sleep disorder? The 300 year old Rip Van Winkle legend describes a sleep episode.

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