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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The 2022 AAP National Conference

Children’s Minnesota was at the 2022 AAP National Conference in October 2022. We were not only excited to have speakers at the conference, but also to have a booth in the exhibit hall, staffed with a recruiter and our kid experts throughout the weekend. We were at booth #1759 where we talked with professionals about how Children’s Minnesota can help nurture healthy, happy, amazing kids.

Medical Lab Technician Careers and Pathways to Advancement

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How to Become a Hospital Security Officer (Career Path)

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Health equity manager shares more about her 26-year career at Children’s Minnesota

Adriene Thornton, health equity manager, has been working at Children’s Minnesota helping kids for 26 years now. She is sharing all her favorite things about her career below.

Ellie’s story: from cleft palate to beautiful smile and terrific outlook on life

“Ellie’s story is very happy with a terrific outcome and her entire medical team is incredibly proud,” said Dr. Robert Tibesar, medical director of the cleft and craniofacial clinic at Children’s Minnesota.

Children’s Minnesota will be hiring at the APA Convention

The kid experts from Children’s Minnesota will be attending the 2022 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention and we are looking to meet and interview psychology professionals to join our team!

Matthew’s journey through two heart surgeries after birth

Caitlin and William’s life in Minnesota was off to an exciting start. Shortly after moving from Salt Lake City for William’s work in 2019, the couple learned they were expecting their second child. Their daughter Lucy was looking forward to becoming a big sister. Everything was going according to plan with Caitlin’s pregnancy, until her 20-week ultrasound – a moment that would alter their life going forward. 

PICU clinical nurse shares his 10-year career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Austin Rondou, clinical nurse in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), has been working at Children’s Minnesota helping kids for 10 years total now. He has been a nurse in the PICU for 4.5 years. Austin’s sharing all his favorite things about his career below.

Our research department is hiring – join our team!

Children’s Minnesota is seeking qualified candidates to join our research department! View our open positions.

THC edibles in Minnesota: how parents can prevent accidental poisoning

While the products are intended only for adults, THC edibles often look like typical sweets and snacks that can be tempting to kids. Studies have found that THC poisoning in kids has been on the rise in recent years. The Kid Experts at Children's Minnesota offer steps families can take to keep THC away from kids.