Hijabs in Hospitals for Cultural Respect | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

North Memorial Health is revolutionizing patient care by offering disposable hijabs in operating rooms and sterile areas, letting Muslim patients and staff wear modest head coverings without compromising hygiene or faith. Designed for comfort and ease, these breathable hijabs come in two styles — one wraps like a traditional hijab, the other pulls on like a cap — and are now available at both North Memorial locations. Created by local startup Mawadda, founded by Muslim respiratory therapists who faced these very challenges, the hijabs empower healthcare workers to stay true to their beliefs…