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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Work Here Wednesday: We’re hiring respiratory therapists!

Multiple shifts open! Children’s Minnesota is hiring respiratory therapists.

From heart transplant to throwing the first pitch: TJ’s heart journey

The first sign something could be going on with 17-year-old TJ's health came in Spring 2022. He was diagnosed with a rare heart condition and doctors determined the only way he could heal was with a heart transplant.

COVID-19 vaccine targeting new variants approved by CDC for children 6 months and older

There is a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting new variants approved by CDC for children 6 months and older.

Clinic assistant shares his nine-year career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Nathaniel Kling, clinic assistant, has been working at Children’s Minnesota for 9 years. He is sharing all his favorite things about his career below.

Waiting for heart transplants, Maddy and Rinken form sister-like bond

Maddy and Rinken are almost inseparable. The two girls have such a special bond you'd think they were sisters. However, they only met for the first time a few months ago. What brought them together is as unique as their bond: they are both waiting for one thing – a new heart.

From Mario Kart™ to chemotherapy, nothing stops Flin

Even as he was battling a rare and aggressive cancer, Flin found ways to keep smiling. Your donation this month makes a difference for kids just like him.

Children’s Minnesota’s 2022 summer equity and inclusion internship program

This summer Children's Minnesota has successfully hosted 20 interns through our equity and inclusion (E&I) internship program!

Should we be concerned about polio?

The New York polio case that left a man paralyzed is the first polio case in the U.S. in nearly a decade. Health excerpts are concerned about the potential spread in communities with low vaccination rates.

Nursing career paths and outlooks

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Shining bright: Anja’s journey with childhood cancer

The first cancerous tumor that was discovered in Anja's liver was when she was 9 month old, at the height of the pandemic. In just two years, Anja has fought and defeated cancer twice!