Hennepin Healthcare

About

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. The organization is a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and operates a comprehensive healthcare system based in Minneapolis. It serves as a safety-net hospital, providing care to low-income, uninsured, and vulnerable populations, while also functioning as a major teaching hospital for medical professionals in the region. The system encompasses a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary care and specialty clinics located in Minneapolis and surrounding suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare is distinguished by its expertise in trauma surgery, transplant services, stroke care, and hyperbaric medicine. The organization is also home to the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, which conducts extensive medical research and innovation. With a history dating back to 1887 as Minneapolis City Hospital, the organization has evolved into a leading healthcare provider in the Midwest. It employs over 7,000 people and is committed to partnering with the community to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone. The system's mission focuses on improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research, while addressing social determinants of health to reduce disparities.