The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids.

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Camille’s courage: experimental ‘tumor paint’ helps light the way for toddler’s brain tumor removal procedure

After an MRI scan detected a golf ball-sized tumor in Camille's brain, her family agreed to enroll her in a research trial underway at the time at Children’s Minnesota.

Referral testing technician shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Keasha Roan, referral testing technician, is sharing all her favorite things about working at Children's Minnesota.

Swimming safety tips

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, provides you with some water safety basics.

The 16 minutes that changed everything: Owen’s inspiring story

Owen is a smiling, giggling 3-month-old who has already been through more than most of us have in our lifetimes. Immediately after birth, Owen lost his life for 16 minutes. After resuscitation, Owen breathed life again.

Children’s Minnesota welcomes its first medical dog to aid patients

Children’s Minnesota is excited to welcome our first medical dog, Riggs, as part of our new medical dog program, thanks to donor support from the Teammates for Kids Foundation and Bond family.

Histotechnician shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Danielle Payne, histotechnician, has been working at Children's Minnesota since September 2022. She will be sharing all her favorite things about working at Children's Minnesota.

Children’s Minnesota starts breast pump loaner program

We’re excited to announce that Children’s Minnesota now offers a free breast pump loaner program.

Loaner hearing aid program help brothers Connor and Roman prepare for cochlear implants

Tyla and Matt weren’t sure what was possible after they learned their second child Connor was born with significant hearing loss. With the expert care Connor received while getting a cochlear implant at Children’s Minnesota – they knew exactly what to do when their other son, Roman, was also born with significant hearing loss.

What does an integrated behavioral health specialist do?

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting Children’s Minnesota kid expert, Sarah Quinn, LICSW, integrated behavioral health specialist, to learn more about her role and tips for families to de-stress and take care of their mental health.

Celebrating AAPI Month with the Children’s Minnesota Asian ERG leaders

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the leaders of Children’s Minnesota’s Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG), Rachel King, director of finance, and Leslie Yang-Ellis, talent acquisition consultant, to learn more about their experiences at Children’s Minnesota and how they’re celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.