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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Our pediatric gynecology clinics are open for appointments

Appointments for vaccinations and well-child checks are important to stay up-to-date on, but so are gynecology appointments for your daughter. COVID-19 is affecting a lot of areas of the world right now, but making sure all babies, girls and women have the answers and help related to their bodies is at the utmost importance to Children’s Minnesota.

Children’s Minnesota celebrates Ramadan during COVID-19

Here's how Children's Minnesota is honoring and celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

The benefits of kangaroo care: A patient-family story

One family's story of the importance of kangaroo care for their baby girls in the Children's Minnesota NICU.

What new and expecting mothers need to know about breastmilk and coronavirus

It’s normal to be concerned about your baby getting coronavirus or giving this illness to your baby. We’re answering the questions you have about breastfeeding and COVID-19.

Community partners give back to Children’s Minnesota

Here are four community partners that have recently donated and made a difference in the lives and safety of our patients, their families and our staff.

Kisses for Kenzie – one family’s dedication to Virtual Walk for Amazing

Team Kisses for Kenzie is joining Virtual Walk for Amazing. Read their story here.

How to “rock” a brain tumor: Tate’s story of recovery

After months of feeling the effects of a concussion, Tate's family brought him to see a neurologist where they found out he had a brain tumor. Learn more about his recovery here.

Conjoined at birth: The story of twin’s amazing separation

Emersynn and Ellerie were born as conjoined twins. At just 7 months old, they were successfully separated after a 12-hour surgery with 25 Children's Minnesota medical professionals.

#GiveAtHomeMN – Give to Children’s Minnesota’s Urgent Needs Fund

#GiveAtHomeMN is a virtual fundraising event taking place May 1-8 for all nonprofits across Minnesota. Children's Minnesota needs you more than ever. COVID-19 has impacted us in many ways, and we need your help to continue to care for the most amazing people on earth—kids!

COVID-19 and preexisting conditions: What you need to know

Children’s Minnesota is sharing what you need to know about caring for kids with preexisting conditions as we navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic together.