Hennepin Healthcare

The Talent Garden initiative held it's thirteenth Youth Summit, our third Latine Youth with Stethoscopes, amidst another incredibly busy week for the people of Hennepin Healthcare. Almost a hundred teens came to our campus to learn about, and perhaps fall in love a little bit with the best careers in healthcare. A panel of medical providers and medical students spent an hour with each group, and the young people also had the opportunity to practice Dermatology procedures, try their hands at the tools of Dentistry, and peer into a microscope guided by experienced pathologists. In our simulation areas, young scholars learned to use and received both a stethoscope and a pulse oximeter, tried their hand at CPR and using a real ultrasound, and did some simulated research courtesy of the Masonic Cancer Center team from the University of Minnesota. Yet another rotation provided the opportunity to learn about Speech Pathology, how to deliver a baby, doing a simulated blood draw, manipulating the tools of laparoscopic surgery, intubating a patient, and walk through a simulated section of the stomach. No one can forget their time with the newborn simulator staffed by our friends from the nursing school at St. Catherine University! It was a delight to have 9 former Talent Garden Summer Interns, representing all three annual cohorts of the program join us at this event, which also marks the first three years of the Talent Garden. Many thanks to the members of the Latino Medical School Association at the U of M Medical School for bringing the magic of being so close in age to these young people to our event once again. The people of Hennepin Healthcare make these events come alive as individuals and departments across our organization brought 65 volunteers in to support Latine Youth with Stethoscopes, with shifts ranging from an hour to all day. Special thanks to Dentistry, Dermatology, Pathology, the Simulation Center, Speech Pathology and the Emergency Department residents, all of whom saw each of the young people. ?If this is the kind of village it takes, I'm glad I live in it.? Add a personalized white coat, a book full of information and a great warm lunch provided by our friends at Boludo, and these young people took home information, memories, contacts, and insights that let them know that these careers are within reach. After 36 months, welcoming almost 1,000 young people to these events, and having 65 college-bound 11th and 12th graders complete our internship program, I'm still proud to say that the Hennepin Healthcare Talent Garden...Is...Just...Getting...Started. #youthsummit #HennepinHealthcare #talentgarden #healthequity #youlooklikeadoctor #boludo #nursingeducation #medicalschool #dentalschool #stcatherineuniversity #UniversityOfMinnesotaMedicalSchool #youthdevelopment #careerdevelopment #stkates #lyws #doingthework

Hennepin, it’s that ?magical? time of the year - time for the ??Child Life Holiday Toy Drive??! How often do you get the opportunity to become a superhero ?? to a kid in the hospital ?? from the comfort of your own home?! Now’s your chance?? Our Child Life team has curated an easy to use Amazon Wish List (https://lnkd.in/ePsCWBtf) ?? to make it as easy as possible for you to give back to your community and to ensure that your generosity has the greatest impact on the kids they work with every day! Do you want to show little ones in your life the importance of giving this season? ?? Come drop off new and unwrapped toys in person at CSC on December 14th from 10am-12pm (https://lnkd.in/gDTdv4HW)! It would mean the world ?? to us if you’d share ?? this with your friends and family to help us reach as much of our community as possible! #ChildLifeToysForJoy #MakeADifferenceToday #HennepinHealthcare #ToyDrive

NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE! On the latest episode of The Healthy Matters Podcast, Dr. David Hilden is joined by Dr. Linh Ngo, a rheumatologist and an expert on the topic of gout. Today’s discussion covers everything from what it is, to how it differs from arthritis, and what you can do to manage the pain. Why is gout referred to as “The Disease of Kings”? Find out now at healthymatters.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

This past week, we marked National Injury Prevention Day by hosting and supporting several impactful events, including the 2nd Annual Baby Safety Shower, Falls Prevention Workshop for seniors, Stop the Bleed Training, Burn Prevention talks in English & Spanish, a Brain & Spinal Cord Injury talk with 4th graders, & a car seat clinic with a local hospital. We also joined the Shine a Green Light initiative, lighting up buildings in green to raise awareness. #BeInjuryFree #InjuryPrevention #CommunityCare #SafetyFirst

Our Doing Good for Hennepin Healthcare program received a generous donation today! The residents of Park Glen Apartments donated 175+ hydration packs for patients in need of comfort and support. We are so thankful for such compassionate neighbors. #communitycares #neighborshelpingneighbors #careforacause #strongertogether #healingthroughcaring #compassioninaction #seasonofgiving #hereforlife If your company would like to schedule a future Doing Good for Hennepin Healthcare event, visit https://lnkd.in/gJTZYzQj.

On the next episode of The Healthy Matters Podcast, Dr. David Hilden is joined by Hennepin Healthcare rheumatologist, Dr. Linh Ngo, and they will be discussing everything you need to know about an ailment that some people say is the most painful thing they’ve ever experienced — gout! Learn all about this agonizing medical condition this Sunday morning at healthymatters.org or subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our Tobin Thompson Pediatric Lectureship, “You Can Do It: Healthcare Providers’ Response to Youth Substance Use.” More than 75 joined us to learn from our family and addiction medicine physician, Dr. Lauren Graber, hear from a youth panel and connect with invaluable community partners: ?? Freedom Ranch ?? Anthony Louis Center ?? CLUES ?? Streetworks ?? Crecer ?? Between Us ?? Aquí Para Tí ?? Minneapolis Public Schools ?? Indigenous People TF ?? MN Somali Community Center ?? Daryeel Youth ?? Wings Adolescent treatment center in Litchfield ?? Continuum Care Center ?? UMN Youth Health and Housing Lab ?? Youth Chemical Dependency Program at Karen Organization of Minnesota

Gopal Khanna – Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute Board Member “Researchers interact with and learn from patients about their healthcare experience, whether from a purely clinical perspective or considering the social determinants of health and rethinking how best to serve them. That’s valuable for our whole community — continuously improving to make our care more efficient, effective, and patient-centered. Exceptional care is possible only when there is an ongoing effort to improve, and HHRI is uniquely positioned to do that in a diverse community. As a Board member, I’m excited to contribute to HHRI’s strategies. As we move into the age of artificial intelligence, we have the opportunity for private and public partnerships to better serve the community. My niche is the intersection of healthcare, technology, and government, so hopefully, that lens will provide a new way of thinking. The key to any strategic thinking is widening your lens.” Hennepin Healthcare Foundation is proud to highlight authentic stories from the wide variety of human beings who connect with our mission. Follow more Humans of Hennepin Healthcare at https://lnkd.in/gVmPpfVB. #hennepinhumans #hereforlife #givehhf

An amazing kick off to the first Health Equity Summit this morning. We're happy to be joined by all the amazing individuals as we learn and persevere together. As our Chief Health Equity Officer, Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM said this morning, "The work of health equity is not just about correcting disparities; it is about justice. It is about ensuring that every person, every community, and every generation can thrive. It’s about being the stars that shine while facing the darkness." #doingthework #hesummit

Give to Care. Care to Give. Today is Give to the Max Day. Every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! As Minnesota’s largest safety net healthcare provider, we rely on charitable gifts to expand access to world-class treatment and compassionate care. #giveHHF #hereforlife #GiveMN #GivetotheMax Donate and support health equity for our communities: https://ow.ly/phPY50U28vN