Mayo Clinic – Children's Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative ranked among the nation's top performing pediatric heart programs
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Sept. 15, 2026) – Children’s Minnesota has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, with the Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative earning a No. 27 ranking in Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery. The annual rankings are designed to help families, along with their physicians, navigate the challenges of finding the highest quality care for children with complex and serious medical needs.
“We are honored that our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is being recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric heart programs,” said Emily Chapman, MD, president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary teamwork and shared commitment behind the collaboration, as well as the trust families place in us during some of their most challenging moments. Together, we are providing expert, compassionate heart care to children and families across our region.”
The Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative brings together the strengths of two nationally recognized organizations to provide comprehensive care for children with congenital heart conditions, from before birth to young adulthood. Physicians from both organizations work together across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro and Rochester, enabling families to access the combined expertise of pediatric heart specialists from both organizations. This coordinated approach spans the full continuum of pediatric cardiovascular care, including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, follow-up care and ongoing support close to home whenever possible.
For more information about the Mayo Clinic – Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative, visit www.congenitalheartcollaboration.org.
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota offers more than 60 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, seven rehabilitation and eight specialty care sites throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The Kid Experts® at Children’s Minnesota are chosen by more families than any other pediatric health system in the region.
