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HCMC’s Burn Center doubles in size to care for patients throughout Midwest

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Open House 2-4 p.m. Thursday, November 10 Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) announces the opening of its newly remodeled Burn Center, a premier 16,000 square foot facility designed to serve the needs of patients from the entire upper Midwest. The … Continue reading →

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Burn surgeons warn about the use of accelerants on outdoor fires

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

“Accelerants poured on fires are a big problem, and cause a lot of the injuries we see,” explains Dr. George Peltier, reconstructive surgeon at HCMC’s Burn Center. “During damp conditions, or if people just want to get a large fire going, they will … Continue reading →

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Burn patients win when St. Louis Park Firefighters play softball

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

On Friday, September 23, St. Louis Park firefighters Captain Mark Nelson and Sean McKenna arrived at Hennepin County Medical Center for a special delivery – a donation from their annual softball charity event played on September 10 at Dakota Park. … Continue reading →

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