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Children’s Minnesota

The Kid Experts

We’re on a mission to deliver the health care children deserve — highly specialized, deeply compassionate and made just for them.

Celebrating a century of care: Children’s Minnesota turns 100

In honor of our 100th anniversary, we’re diving into the Children’s Minnesota archives to share stories from our past. This month, jump back in time to the 1980s.

Primary care

Our nine pediatric primary care clinics are conveniently located throughout the Twin Cities metro area so your family can access the best care, close to home.

Specialty care

With more than 60 pediatric specialties — from anesthesiology to trauma care — Children's Minnesota has the largest and broadest team of pediatric experts in the region.

Children’s Minnesota is celebrating 100 years of care. We have the most pediatric experts in the region — with two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, six rehabilitation sites and nine specialty care sites in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Total patients
161, 100
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Emergency visits
85, 100

Emergency Care

If your child is facing a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1 immediately. Check the wait times at our emergency departments in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Scheduling

Schedule well-child visits, sick appointments, vaccinations, specialty consultations, or virtual care sessions online or by calling your clinic.

Symptom Checker

Does your child need an appointment or can their symptoms be treated at home? Find out now with the Symptom Checker, available 24/7. Also available in Spanish.

Trending topics

Dr. Marc Gorelick’s new book, “Saving Our Kids,” offers a compelling solution to the nation’s gun crisis.

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It is that time of year again and kids may experience respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  Are you wondering where and how to get vaccines related to these illnesses? Keep reading for additional information from Children’s Minnesota. 

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Don’t risk a gap in your health insurance coverage. Visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Renew My Coverage website for information about the renewal process.

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Patient stories

Brandon Majerus was born with a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery only 12 hours after he was born. Twenty-two years later, he finally met…

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The lactation team at Children’s Minnesota identified a lack of breastfeeding support specialized in the needs of preterm infants after they are discharged from the NICU. To bridge the gap…

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Baby Bennett started having trouble taking his bottles and soon things got worse. Despite heart complications, the dedicated staff at Children’s Minnesota worked tirelessly to save him.

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For health care providers

Talking Pediatrics podcast

Talking Pediatrics is a podcast by Children’s Minnesota, where we tackle complex pediatric issues. Tune in for surprising guests, ideas and practical tips that might just change how you care for kids.

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Ask a specialist

Health care professionals can utilize the Ask a Specialist service to submit requests for non-urgent questions and general advice.

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Resources for health professionals

Find the Physicians Access page, electronic medical records, patient care resources, and additional tools.

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Refer a patient

Health care professionals find information and resources to refer patients for specialized pediatric care and services.

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