Hennepin Healthcare
Coverage of Hennepin Healthcare in the Nexus archive.
- 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.