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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Sledding safety: Protect your head!

Sledding is a great—and fun—way to stay active during a snowy Minnesota winter. But at Children’s Minnesota, we want to see kids safe. We’re sharing tips to protect yourself while having sledding.

Like father, like daughter: Sonia’s epilepsy journey

Two years after her epilepsy diagnosis, Sonia's future looks incredibly bright thanks to support she received from her dad, Children's Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group.

Deb Lindberg recognized for her remarkable care with 2020 EPFCC Award

Join us in congratulating 2020’s recipient of the Excellence in Patient- and Family-Centered Care (EPFCC) Award: Deb Lindberg, registered nurse (RN) on 7th floor at the Minneapolis hospital.

Children’s Minnesota employees and patients send donations and hope to soldiers in Africa

Children’s Minnesota joined together to write letters to soldiers in Africa and sent over 100 bags filled with Children’s Minnesota items for the soldiers to bring to the orphanages and villages they visit.

Baby Richard born at 21 weeks: One of the youngest babies to survive

Richard was born at 21 weeks, making him one of the youngest babies to survive, according to Dr. Stacy Kern, their neonatologist.

Book written by mother-daughter duo is meant to inspire and give back

The Bonneur family is making an impact on young kids everywhere – including Children's Minnesota. They recently donated 50 onesies to the NICU, 40 Harper & Hunter LLC., adult face masks, 31 copies of “Everybody Love Your Body” and 19 copies of “No Thank You! No Extra Germs For Me!” Read their story.

Celebrating Kwanzaa at Children’s Minnesota

Children's Minnesota's Black Employee Empowerment (B.E.E.N.) employee resource group (ERG) is excited to help celebrate Kwanzaa. Learn how the holiday is celebrated, and what Kwanzaa means to families.

Running with her whole heart: Delina’s story

Delina was born with a congenital heart defect known as ventricular septal defect. At age 27, she had surgery at Children's Minnesota to repair it.

Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center – Lakeville

The new Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center – Lakeville is offering rehabilitation, heart care and behavioral health services in the south metro area.

What you need to know if your baby is in the NICU

Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be scary, so Children’s Minnesota is answering questions you might have if your baby is in the NICU.