Protecting Minnesota’s Lifeline: Ensuring Hennepin Healthcare Stays Open

Hennepin Healthcare, Minnesota’s busiest Level 1 trauma hospital, is facing a potential closure as soon as 2026 without urgent legislative action. Ross Nova recognizes this threat as a critical issue that demands immediate attention to protect public safety and healthcare access across the state.

The hospital has already made difficult cuts but continues to operate vital services like its trauma center, hyperbaric chamber, and renowned burn center. Nova understands that these services are essential not only to Minneapolis but to rural communities that rely on the hospital’s expertise and workforce training.

Financial pressures from rising uninsured patients, Medicaid cuts, and the collapse of major payers have placed Hennepin Healthcare in jeopardy. Ross Nova advocates for responsible and sustainable funding solutions, including necessary tax measures, to ensure this healthcare lifeline remains operational.

Nova stresses that investing in hospitals like Hennepin Healthcare is an investment in Minnesota’s future. Trauma surgeons, addiction treatment providers, and psychiatrists trained here support communities statewide, from farming districts to lake towns. Without this infrastructure, the entire region’s health and safety are at risk.

Public safety depends on maintaining strong healthcare institutions. Ross Nova calls for accountable leadership that prioritizes these investments and works collaboratively with lawmakers to pass legislation that keeps hospitals open and Minnesotans protected.

Minnesotans deserve a governor who will fight for their health and safety by securing the resources critical to saving lives. Ross Nova is that leader, committed to building a stronger, healthier Minnesota for all.

Support Ross Nova’s campaign today to ensure Minnesota’s hospitals and communities thrive.

**Source: CBS NEWS**