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A decade later: former NICU family reunites with the nurses who cared for them

When Kimmy went into labor at just 23 weeks and 2 days, their future felt scary and uncertain. Through Johnathon's 150-day stay in the NICU, Kimmy and her family would...

From the archives: Children’s Minnesota in the 1980s

In honor of our 100th anniversary, we're sharing compelling stories from the Children’s Minnesota archives. Here, we continue with the 1980s....

Valerie’s journey: A story of courage and hope

Valerie is a 6-year-old child who has faced more challenges in her young life than many of us can imagine. Diagnosed with a cancerous tumor at 4 years old, Valerie's...

News

Monica Schiller named VP Operations, Clinical Service Lines and Ambulatory Services at Children’s Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Oct. 3, 2024) — Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that Monica Schiller has earned the new title of vice president of operations, clinical service lines and ambulatory...

Children’s Minnesota recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization

The Minnesota National Guard and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan officially proclaimed Children’s Minnesota as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) organization for its efforts to support the military community at...

Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as 2024 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly

Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate 178 physicians who have been recognized as 2024 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The 2024 list features more than 1,000 physicians across dozens...

Giving and Philanthropy

Cheer for Team Superstars at the Medtronic Twin Cities races!

Meet the Team Superstars that will be representing Children’s Minnesota this weekend at the Medtronic Twin Cities Races!...

Valerie’s journey: A story of courage and hope

Valerie is a 6-year-old child who has faced more challenges in her young life than many of us can imagine. Diagnosed with a cancerous tumor at 4 years old, Valerie's...

Children’s Minnesota launches Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser to support children fighting cancer and blood disorders

Donations this September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month – allow the cancer and blood disorders program at Children’s Minnesota to deliver highly specialized and compassionate...

Education

Tips for handling sports injuries and kids

Sports and physical activity help children and teens build strength, learn new skills and learn about the value of teamwork. However, even with all the precautions coaches and parents take,...

Lead exposure and how to avoid it: Everything you need to know

While lead is a naturally occurring metal, it is not one that anyone wants their kids exposed to. Exposure to lead can have negative health effects on kids, and even...

What does a well-balanced meal plan look like?

There is a lot of nutrition information and advice on how to feed your kids out there. But the most important takeaway is that families should be eating a wide...