Here Film Series

Stories of hope. Stories of compassion. Stories of connection. Experience the challenges and triumphs of some amazing patients and the exceptional care they received throughout their personal healthcare journey.

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Episode 7: Carol’s Story

Carol Kosel is a mom of three and was about to add to her family. She had always birthed with nurse midwives, but this time, things were much more complicated. Find out why, and what happened on the latest episode of the HERE Series.
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What is a Certified Nurse Midwife?

Certified Nurse Midwife Jessica Holm describes the training required, as well as the role and types of specialty care that Certified Nurse Midwives provide.

It’s Amazing!

Certified Nurse Midwife Colleen Quesnell speaks of the joy and amazement that is part of her everyday life in her career.

Dispelling the Myths

Certified Nurse Midwife Jessica Holm dispels the biggest misconceptions regarding the roles that Certified Nurse Midwives play, and the differences between midwives and doulas.

Low C-Section Rates

Ob/Gyn Dr. Samantha Pace speaks to the collaborative nature of the obstetrics department and how she and many of her colleagues have delivered at Hennepin Healthcare because of the high level of care.

Benefits of Midwives

Nurse Midwife Student Margaret Costello walks through the many positives of birthing with nurse midwives.

An Absolute Honor

Jessica Holm reveals the best part of her role as a Certified Nurse Midwife and the gratitude she feels to be invited into the sacred and personal experience of childbirth.

Best Part of Being a Nurse Midwife

Hennepin Healthcare’s Colleen Quesnell shares what her favorite part of being a Certified Nurse Midwife is.

Caring for the Whole Patient

Ob/Gyn Dr. Samantha Pace discusses the partnership between the obstetrics department and the patient, to provide the highest level of care and support for patients who are birthing.

Deeply Rooted in Community

Nurse Midwife Student Margaret Costello talks about the deep roots and connection to the community of Hennepin Healthcare and its’ obstetrics program.

Episode 6: Jared’s Story

Jared Murphy is a designer and was enjoying an exciting, life of a typical, healthy adult male when he suddenly collapsed and died this past Memorial Day. Watch his miraculous story of teamwork, care, perseverance, and triumph, in this latest episode of the HERE Series.
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No Better Place To Be

Emergency Department Physician Dr. Stephen Smith explains why the Emergency Department at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is where you want to go if you need emergency care.

The “Widowmaker”

Cardiology Fellow Dr. Kevin Buda covers the three main blood vessels that supply the heart, including the largest coronary artery (left anterior descending artery, or LAD), and why it has earned its nickname.

Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest

Emergency Department Physician Dr. Stephen Smith describes the key differences between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

Life-Saving Dual Sequential Defibrillation

Emergency Department Physician Dr. Stephen Smith walks us through this unique, life-saving method used at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), that led to saving Jared’s life.

Hennepin EMS Saving Lives Every Day

Paramedics Jason Fries and Cody Johnson share why their job is so rewarding, and why Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) is the place they would take their family members too if necessary.

Teaching the Next Generation of Cardiologists

Cardiology Fellow Dr. Kevin Buda shares Hennepin Healthcare’s commitment to learning and teaching the next wave of cardiologists in every aspect of cardiac care.

The Rescue Pod

Dr. Stephen Smith describes this unique device that is used for cardiac arrest patients that was invented at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC).

Episode 5: It’s All About the Mission

In this latest episode, we turn the spotlight on Hennepin Healthcare’s mission and values, citing thousands of reasons that employees choose to work here, and stay here: Our Patients.

Episode 4: A Residents’ Story

Follow the journey of two inspiring residents as they reflect on their paths to becoming doctors. From the rigors of training to the joys of holding babies, these amazing women have overcome so much to fulfill their dreams and ambitions.
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Patient Care at a Teaching Hospital

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Meghan Walsh provides her views on the level of leading-edge care and how patients greatly benefit from receiving care at a teaching hospital.

Teaching vs. Non-teaching

Internal Medicine physician Dr. David Hilden highlights the differences between receiving care at a teaching hospital versus a non-teaching hospital and some of the extra benefits and attention you receive.

Lift As You Climb

Third year resident Dr. Ka Bao Vang speaks to the responsibility she feels as a physician to give back to her community and help elicit change in the way her culture looks at traditional medicine.

Training Hub for Minnesota Physicians

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Meghan Walsh expounds upon the significant role that Hennepin Healthcare plays in helping shape the future of the clinical healthcare workforce in the state of Minnesota.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Family Medicine resident Dr. Brandi Gorden Klukas explains the obligation she feels as a physician, and how she relates to and bonds with some of her patients.

A Complete System of Care

Dr. David Hilden acknowledges the unparalleled trauma care provided at the hospital, and then sheds light on the breadth and depth of so many other care lines at Hennepin Healthcare.

Relatable Residents

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Dr. Rosemary Quirk shares the relatable qualities and diversity in the teaching program at Hennepin Healthcare.

Clinical Sophistication

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Meghan Walsh outlines the many areas of clinical sophistication and the curiosity that inspires the next generation of physicians at Hennepin Healthcare.

Be the Change

Internal Medicine Resident Dr. Ka Bao Vang shares how watching her loved ones fall sick to preventable illnesses helped fuel her desire to study medicine and become a doctor.

Episode 3: Dwayne’s Story

Dwayne Sheppard is an active, fun-loving father, who loves the outdoors and camping with his family. Severe kidney disease negatively affected his quality of life and a transplant became a necessity. His transplant journey led to quite an unexpected result.
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Pioneers in Transplant

Dr. Chad Richardson shares many examples of how Hennepin Healthcare has always been and continues to be at the forefront of Kidney Transplant care and excellence.

What do Kidneys Do?

Chief of Transplant Surgery Dr. Mark Hill explains the primary role of your kidneys and how they function to overcome a wide variety of factors to maintain balance and body health.

The Long Wait

Nurse Jenny Bodner discusses the hard reality of just how long the waitlist is for a kidney, and what it means to so many to give the gift of life.

What Happens to the Bad Kidneys?

Chief of Transplant Surgery Dr. Mark Hill shares the fate of the poor functioning kidneys and his answer will likely surprise you!

The Gift of GIving

Kidney Center Nurse and Donor Advocate Jenny Bodner shares her experience in speaking with prospective donors and what drives them to their ultimate decision to give.

Tree of Life

Nurse Jenny Bodner details the story behind Hennepin Healthcare’s Tree of Life, and how important it is to all patients on their journey.

Culture of Collaboration

Transplant Surgeon Dr. Chad Richardson opens up about the uniqueness of Hennepin Healthcare, and how collaboration leads to better outcomes.

A Mission Serving Everyone

Nephrologist Dr. Connie Wang describes how important the mission is within the Transplant Program and throughout Hennepin Healthcare.

Removing Barriers

Dr. Chad Richardson talks about the organizational commitment to provide exceptional care, without exception for everyone.

Patients First

Nurse Jenny Bodner describes the economic and ethnic diversities of the patient population and the willingness of staff to help all patients, no matter what the circumstances.

Episode 2: Dalton’s Story

Dalton Northway is a fun-loving 10-year-old boy who very much enjoyed waterskiing with his family whenever possible. Then one summer afternoon, the unthinkable happened when a boating accident nearly took his legs, and his life.
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Pediatric Trauma Outcomes

Dr. Jon Cole discusses the shared passion of providing clinical care excellence, leading to exceptional pediatric trauma outcomes.

Triple Tourniquet

Emergency Medicine physician Dr. Jon Cole reflects on the severity of Dalton’s injuries upon first sight of him in the ED.

The First Operation

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Geissler details the extent of Dalton’s injuries, and reveals just how close it was to being much worse.

Multi-Pronged Attack

Trauma Surgeon Dr. Brad Segura speaks on the importance of a diverse, specialized team of care and the resiliency of kids when it comes to recovery.

Expert Teamwork

Saving a limb and a life requires a broad team of clinical experts and specialists to help give Dalton the best chance to a full recovery.

Leaders in Trauma Care

Dr. Brad Segura reflects on the rich history of superior trauma care at Hennepin Healthcare, and the foundation of the trauma program.

Care for Everybody

Dr. Jon Cole emotionally shares how the mission of Hennepin Healthcare aligns with the very reasons he chose to pursue a career in medicine.

The Care Mission

Dr. Jacqueline Geissler describes the shared passion amongst providers at Hennepin Healthcare, and what it means to provide “exceptional care, without exception.”

Brain Injury Program

Registered Nurse Amber Brown describes the post-trauma therapies involved with recovering from a traumatic event.

Episode 1: Reggie’s Story

Reggie McAllister contracted COVID-19 by caring for others who were ill with the virus. After being admitted to Hennepin Healthcare with a very high fever, he soon landed in the ICU where he spent weeks in a coma, fighting for his life.
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Life-Saving Tracheostomy

Dr. Stephanie Contag explains what a tracheostomy is, and why it is so important and beneficial to some patients and their families.

Reggie’s ICU Battle

Nurse Nate Henry goes into more detail on Reggie’s condition from when he first arrived in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit.

Tracheostomy Removal

One doctor has performed all of the COVID-19 tracheostomies at Hennepin Healthcare. Hear about one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

COVID-19 Post-Trauma Care

Occupational Therapist Courtney Mitchell details the different types of post-trauma care that Reggie is needing on his long road to recovery.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Care

Learn more about the breadth and expertise of the care team involved with brain injury care at Hennepin Healthcare.

Making a Difference

Dr. Stephanie Contag opens up on why she loves working at Hennepin Healthcare, and how everyone shares in wanting to provide such great care for our diverse patient populations.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist Courtney Mitchell discusses the wide range of roles and unique skills within the occupational therapy department at Hennepin Healthcare.

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