injury

In honor of brain injury awareness month – what to look for when you hit your head

If you’ve hit your head or could have, it’s important for you to know the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury.

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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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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.

Recognizing Brain Injury

March…Longer days, warmer weather, a hint of spring in the air, and of course, Brain Injury Awareness Month.

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The beauty of trauma care: What it means to be human

When someone experiences a medical emergency and they are brought to HCMC, they go to what’s called the “stabilization room.”

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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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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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A spinal injury that changed a young man’s life

Spinal cord injuries can happen in an instant and may significantly change a person’s life. This was the case for Nick Maestas.

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Mac’s story

For Mac Scheuble of Waconia, Minnesota, life was all about fishing, football, friendship and family. At 13, he faced a major injury.