3M sues to stop distributor that sold 10,000+ counterfeit N95 masks to HCMC
3M officials say ill-fitting masks at Hennepin County Medical Center were counterfeits sold to the hospital by an unauthorized distributor.
AngelEye gives parents a shareable livestream of baby in NICU
AngelEye cameras allow parents to check-in on their babies 24/7 through secure livestreaming video over a computer, phone or tablet. The app also has a one-way patient update tool that allows doctors and nurses to send vital updates and precious moments through a text, photo or video recording.
Minneapolis nurse alerts hospital, state to ill-fitting respirator masks
A concern about how certain respirator masks were fitting at Hennepin County Medical Center over the weekend led the hospital to take action after a nurse spoke up.
Minnesota hospitals face staffing shortages as COVID-19 patient numbers grow
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.
Rise in at-home injuries amid distance learning
Every day, children across the country are seriously hurt or die from preventable injuries. Now, there’s an effort underway to help shine a light on the issue.
Get well banner unfurled for burn victim outside Minneapolis hospital
Nearly two months after Don Kellner was hospitalized with severe burns following an explosion at his Cold Spring home, a special get-well banner was unfurled on a giant construction crane outside his hospital window to raise his spirits.
As flu season nears, Hennepin Healthcare doctors renew call for action
Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is now among a dozen hospitals across the country calling on the public to double down on safety measures.
University of Minnesota conducting trial of COVID-19 antibody solution
The University of Minnesota is conducting a trial of a COVID-19 antibody solution called hIVIG, according to the National Institutes of Health.
HCMC went into lockdown after bullets hit hospital
The Hennepin County Medical Center went into lockdown early Monday morning for a shooting in the area.
Hennepin Healthcare security guard fired for dragging patient reinstated
A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.
Minnesota doctor with COVID-19 spends 106 days in own hospital
Dr. Nyan Pyae thought he was going to the hospital, getting some oxygen and coming back home. What resulted, however, is one of the longest hospital stays for a COVID-19 patient in Minnesota at 106 days.
13 fired for improperly accessing George Floyd's medical info under 'Bronze Tennessee' pseudonym
George Floyd's confidential medical information at Hennepin County Medical Center was improperly accessed multiple times by employees, according to an attorney representing Floyd's family.
Mobile vaccine clinic meets patients at home during pandemic
Hennepin Healthcare is hitting the road to make vaccination appointments easy and accessible amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planning a social gathering? Here are the dos, don'ts and risks
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
First responders honor Hennepin EMS paramedic who died by suicide this week
Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered outside Hennepin County Medical Center Thursday afternoon to show support for a Hennepin County EMS paramedic who died by suicide earlier this week.
Hennepin Healthcare starts trials on antiviral drug showing promise with severe COVID-19 cases
A drug that is showing some early success in treating severe cases of COVID-19 is now being studied in trials by Hennepin Healthcare.
Hennepin Healthcare staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Hennepin Healthcare is among the 60 postive cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, the company confirmed Tuesday.
How HCMC is preparing for COVID-19 outbreak
Health officials at Hennepin County Medical Center say the outbreak of the new coronavirus is going to put a huge burden on health care providers in the state.
Ketamine probe recommends more training, reviews
Hennepin Healthcare System released a review of its use of the sedative ketamine on patients Thursday that included data showing a marked increase in the use of the drug this decade.
Watchdog group demands investigation into Hennepin Healthcare's use of ketamine
A national watchdog group wants to see an investigation into Hennepin Healthcare, suspecting misuse of the powerful sedative ketamine.