Hennepin Healthcare
Coverage of Hennepin Healthcare in the Nexus archive.
- Teen falls 20 stories from decommissioned Minneapolis grain elevator
An 18-year-old teen sustained life-threatening injuries after falling 20 stories inside the decommissioned Checkerboard Grain Elevator in Minneapolis. The incident occurred during trespassing by a group of teenagers, with first responders using a ladder truck to rescue the teen, who was later taken to Hennepin Healthcare.
- Man shot several times outside Minneapolis business, no arrests: MPD
A man was shot multiple times outside a Minneapolis business near 1700 Lake Street East, suffering potentially life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made as police continue their investigation.
- Mother says son remains in ICU after Uptown mass shooting
Deven Wyatt, a 20-year-old man, remains in critical condition in the ICU at Hennepin Healthcare after being shot during a mass shooting outside Reign Nightclub in Minneapolis. Nine people were injured in the incident, with two suffering life-threatening injuries. Wyatt has a collapsed lung, broken ribs, and a spinal cord injury, and his family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and rehabilitation costs.
- Outdoor workers taking extra precautions with unhealthy air quality
Outdoor workers in Minnesota are using masks and adjusting work schedules due to unhealthy wildfire smoke. Health experts warn of respiratory risks from smoke particles, and some businesses have postponed outdoor services.
- Minneapolis Clinic Opening First Out of Hospital SAFE Room for Sexual Assault Survivors
Southside Community Health Services is opening Minnesota's first out-of-hospital Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Room in July 2024 at East Lake Street near Midtown Global Market. The clinic addresses gaps in care by providing immediate and follow-up support for survivors who avoid hospitals due to mistrust, fear, or logistical barriers.
- This new Minneapolis clinic provides a safe haven for survivors of sexual violence
A new clinic in Minneapolis, operated by Southside Community Health Services, will offer the state’s first out-of-hospital forensic exam and follow-up care for survivors of sexual violence. The clinic, opening in early July, provides immediate medical and mental health evaluations, forensic exams by Hennepin Healthcare’s team, and long-term services to address health disparities linked to sexual violence.