Read health tips from our experts as well as stories by patients, families and staff about kids’ health and their experiences at Children’s Minnesota.

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Suicide prevention

Katie Besch, LPCC, behavioral health specialist at Children’s Minnesota, shares more about suicide prevention.

Children’s Minnesota hosts 20 interns as part of its 2023 equity and inclusion summer internship program

Children’s Minnesota was thrilled to host 20 interns this summer as part of our equity and inclusion (E&I) internship program!

Project ADAM Minnesota certifies Shakopee Public Schools as state’s first Heart Safe School district

Shakopee Public Schools is the first public school district in Minnesota to be certified as a Heart Safe School by Project ADAM Minnesota. When a school becomes a Project ADAM Heart Safe School, it means the school has successfully implemented a practiced plan to respond to sudden cardiac arrest.

Respiratory therapist and chronic care lead shares her 22-year career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Melissa Damas, respiratory therapist and chronic care lead, is sharing all her favorite things about working at Children's Minnesota.

Legalization of cannabis: recreational cannabis use and kids

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, discusses what the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Minnesota means for children and teens.

What families should know about the new RSV treatment for babies and toddlers

Learn more about the new RSV treatment for babies and toddlers.

Respiratory Care Scholarship recipient lands respiratory therapist role

Children’s Minnesota is proud to help our employees achieve their dreams. Miranda Weakly, certified respiratory therapist, received a scholarship from our Respiratory Care Scholarship program to help her become a respiratory therapist (RT). Miranda is now working as a full-time RT at Children’s Minnesota!

Tips for getting kids back into a routine for school

Summer is coming to an end, and school is right around the corner. Parents might be ready for kids to go back to school, but kids might be all over the place. A routine will help parents and kids transition back into school.

Tips for traveling with a medically complex child

Children's Minnesota is providing you with some resources for traveling with a child with medical needs.

Ezra’s story: Children’s Minnesota’s free breast pump loaner program supports premature baby’s ability to thrive

Baby Ezra's mom, Nancy, reflects on how a new program at Children’s Minnesota helped her provide nutritious breast milk to her growing baby.