Category Archives: HCMC

An insider’s view of the Emergency Department

Posted on July 14, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

I have a colleague at Hennepin County Medical Center who is into cool stuff.  He does a lot of biking, he does backcountry skiing in British Columbia, he raises bees in his Minneapolis backyard and makes honey from those bees … Continue reading →

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Pets and peanuts! The scoop about allergies (VIDEOS)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

  I like dogs.  And I like peanuts.  But like many of you, I also have allergies.  Many of us have a love-hate situation with dogs, cats, peanuts, pollen, dust, mold, trees, flowers . . . Take a look at … Continue reading →

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Getting to – and maintaining – a healthy weight

Posted on January 21, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

It is practically an expectation in health and wellness forums to talk about weight loss after the first of the year.  New Year’s resolutions being all the rage in January.  Perhaps you plan to lose a few pounds this year? … Continue reading →

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9th year of Healthy Matters. . . and you have homework

Posted on December 17, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Friends, in January we will be launching the 9th year of the Healthy Matters radio broadcast on WCCO 830 AM radio! When HCMC decided to produce a radio show in late 2008, they put out a call for a host.  I … Continue reading →

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Insomnia Part 1: Maybe you should just count sheep.

Posted on October 30, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

I think I may hold the world record for the fastest time in falling asleep.  Usually I’m out about a nanosecond after my head hits the pillow.  And that’s just at night.  I’m pretty good at falling asleep just about … Continue reading →

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Burns 1-2-3

Posted on October 18, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Hey hey we are going to talk about burn injuries to your skin in this post.  It’s a follow-up to the radio broadcast of last week where I talked with a burn surgeon.  We learned some really important information about … Continue reading →

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Our 400th radio show!

Posted on September 2, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

This Sunday morning, September 4, at 7:30, Denny Long and I will take to the veranda at the WCCO Radio booth at the Minnesota State Fair.  It will be our 16th time doing a show live from beneath the shadow … Continue reading →

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Dementia is not normal aging. It’s a disease.

Posted on July 25, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Hi, everybody!  I’m back after a bit of a hiatus for a bit of family vacation.  Thanks for checking in! This week’s topic is dementia.  We talked about it with an expert colleague on our Healthy Matters radio broadcast and … Continue reading →

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There’s a virus in my carry-on: Travel Medicine

Posted on July 14, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

There is almost nothing I’d rather be doing than going places all over the world.  In fact, I am usually planning the next trip while I’m on the way home from the current one.  And if you are fortunate enough … Continue reading →

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Home, sweet (medical) home

Posted on June 11, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Hey and how are ya?  C’mon in, grab a cup of coffee.  Thanks for stopping by to my Healthy Matters home. Today I’m going to talk about Health Care Homes, aka Medical Homes, aka the Next-Generation-of-Medical-Delivery, aka the Clinic-Where-Everybody-Knows-Your-Name, aka … Continue reading →

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