Cancer doesn’t stop for COVID-19: Jordyn’s story
After being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive tumor in her leg, 24-year-old patient Jordyn Meskan shares her experience at Children's Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mighty Blog
The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids.
September: Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Did you know? Children’s Minnesota Hemoglobinopathy and Sickle Cell Program is a nationally recognized program. We’re sharing more about sickle cell disease to help shine a light on this disease.
Tonsillectomy during a pandemic: Callie’s story
Tera Peterson shares her daughter Callie's story of having her tonsils removed at Children's Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nothing short of amazing – Harper fights cancer
Harper was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in February 2020. In this story, be inspired by Harper's story of resilience and what makes her 'nothing short of amazing.'
11-year-old Lainey raises money to help hearing-impaired peers
Lainey Brod made and sold bracelets to raise money to buy clear face masks for Children's Minnesota.
What parents need to know about body image and mental health
Dr. Sara Gonzalez, pediatric psychologist at Children’s Minnesota, shares tips for parents to help kids and teens who are struggling with body image.
Care during a pandemic: J.J.’s and Bridget’s stories
Kelly Anderson, an active volunteer with Families as Partners, shares her daughters' Children’s Minnesota stories, and why she wouldn't bring her kids to any other hospital.
Give to the Cancer Kids Fund through our Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign
Help support kids fighting cancer at Children's Minnesota by donating to the Cancer Kids Fund this September during our Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign.
Why should my family get flu shots?
As we get closer to fall, we’re reminded that there’s another respiratory virus about to hit in addition to COVID-19 – influenza. And, once again, it’s more important than ever that you and your family get influenza vaccines this year.
Family Advocacy Week 2020
Hundreds of children across the country gathered virtually this year for the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy Week.