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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Work Here Wednesday: Medical Assistant

We’re looking for amazing candidates to fill Medical Assistant positions at a variety of Children's locations, including our Partners in Pediatrics clinic in Maple Grove.

Kendall’s cancer journey

One way to support kids like Kendall is to make a gift on September 26 to support the Cancer Kids Fund at Children’s and help us reach our goal of 100 donors in 24 hours.

Family Advisory Council seeking applicants

Children's Minnesota is accepting applications for the Family Advisory Council (FAC). We spoke with current FAC members Shelby, Raphael, Jamie and Shana to learn more about why they are part of this group.

Children’s Hospitals Golf Benefit winners set to compete at the Audi Quattro Cup World Finals

Gregg and Beth Cummings participated in the 28th annual Children’s Hospitals Golf Benefit as a fun way to give back to an organization they love, but golf isn’t the only connection the couple has to Children’s.

Work Here Wednesday: Minnetonka Surgery Center team

On September 24, Children’s Minnetonka Surgery Center is celebrating 25 remarkable years of service. To commemorate this milestone, we’re highlighting three employees who have worked at this location since it opened in 1994.

Iraa in hospital

Children’s Minnesota helps Iraa Shine Bright while battling cancer

Two-year-old Iraa is described by her father, Dr. Pankaj Nagaraj, as an outgoing, bright and fun-loving girl. But it’s hard for kids like Iraa to Shine Bright in the face of cancer or other serious illnesses.

Minnesota Twins players with hospital gowns

Minnesota Twins players bring smiles to patients during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Minnesota Twins players and Twins mascot, T.C. Bear, visited patients at Children's Minnesota on Wednesday, September 11, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month and their partnership with Children’s during our Shine Bright for Cancer Kids campaign.

Work Here Wednesday: Environmental services week

At Children’s Minnesota, the environmental services (EVS) team plays a vital role in keeping patients, staff and visitors safe by preventing hospital-acquired infections through their diligent cleaning processes and special care of patient rooms and public spaces.

Kohl’s grant supports Children’s Minnesota program addressing kids’ community health needs

To support Children's efforts to address the social determinants of health, Kohl's Cares funded a generous $500,000, two-year grant for the Community Connect program at the Minneapolis hospital.

What parents need to know about suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people in Minnesota. While it's a difficult topic to discuss, Dr. Julie Erickson, LP, PhD, shares what parents need to know about depression and suicide.