History is a social determinant of health
James Burroughs reflects on Juneteenth, 1776 and why understanding history matters today for improving the health of all children.
June 15, 2026
Category: Children’s Minnesota leadership
Failure is not an option
Communities are grieving. Families are asking for change. And still, too many children are harmed by gun violence. We cannot accept this.
June 3, 2026
Moving forward with hope and action: our culture of inclusion
Learn how our Children’s Minnesota employee resource groups and new employee orientation build belonging for staff, patients and families.
May 12, 2026
Why our nurses matter more than you may know
Our Children’s Minnesota nurses have a special mix of skills some people might not be aware of. Discover why their unique expertise matters so much.
May 1, 2026
Leadership means we, not me
For leaders feeling tired, uncertain or stretched thin: Your presence, imagination and humility matter more than having all the answers.
April 27, 2026
Listening, learning, leading: Alexis Kochanski and our Collective for Community Health
The Collective for Community Health at Children’s Minnesota focuses on improving children’s health by addressing social determinants beyond clinical care, such as food access and
April 8, 2026
Voices from Children’s Minnesota: what Transgender Day of Visibility means to us.
We celebrate National Transgender Day of Visibility this year amid growing challenges for transgender and gender-diverse people, especially youth. This blog shares perspectives from two
March 30, 2026
Keeping hope, equity and inclusion alive in 2026
At Children’s Minnesota, diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t trends. They’re central to who we are and how we care for kids. Our chief equity
February 27, 2026
What if our elected leaders really did put “kids first?”
Truly putting kids first means protecting them from trauma, investing in their health and safety, supporting families and valuing every child for who they are.
February 17, 2026
