Ingesting disinfectants will not cure or prevent COVID-19
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, cautions that ingesting or injecting disinfectants is dangerous, toxic and potentially life-threatening.
Children’s Minnesota Stories
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.
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.
We need you: Ask congress to fund pediatric health care during COVID-19
COVID-19 is having a significant financial impact on pediatric health care providers, but you can help. Learn how to ask congress to provide direct relief to children’s hospitals.
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.
Real life or a movie? Marshall’s birth story
Looking at Marshall Keller today, you would never expect that the story of his birth could easily be turned into a movie script. Read Marshall's amazing birth story to learn why the Keller family Walks for Amazing.
How can families navigate technology and distance learning during COVID-19
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares how families can balance screen time recommendations with the social connection kids need during social distancing.
Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit celebrates 10-year anniversary!
This April marks the 10th anniversary of the Edward J. Phillips Cardiovascular Care Center our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
Children’s Minnesota combines medical-surgical units
Children's Minnesota temporarily combines medical-surgical units at our Minneapolis hospital. Our St. Paul hospital remains open for a variety of other services during this time.