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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Get more of The Dude with his new podcast

When The Dude is not on Star Studio entertaining patients he’s doing something new – podcasting. The Dude has launched Childhood Chatcast, a podcast where he and his co-host interview some of The Kid Experts at Children’s Minnesota about their childhoods.

11 radiology specialties and what they do

Children's Minnesota career guides

Roselyn’s recovery: Children’s Minnesota’s Neonatal Virtual Care program brings expert care to more babies

Children’s Minnesota’s Neonatal Virtual Care program provides on-demand care management for newborns, like baby Roselyn, needing immediate acute stabilization and resuscitation at partnering hospitals.

Nothing stops Sloan: from a brain tumor to a national competition before age 9

Sloan is one of nine students selected as a finalist in her age category for the National Braille Challenge. Very impressive, especially when you consider Sloan’s been living with a brain tumor most of her young life.

Common questions and answers about the COVID-19 vaccination

Here are some answers to common questions to help you decide to get your child or yourself vaccinated against COVID-19.

CDC approves vaccine for kids ages 6 months and older

On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval for kids 6 months and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Family Advocacy Day 2022 emphasizes need for Congress to prioritize kids’ health

Our 2022 Children’s Minnesota Champion, Emmily, met virtually with lawmakers to share her experience at Children’s Minnesota, and also advocate for programs that support families’ access to pediatric care providers.

Isadora’s journey from cancer at age 15 to double majoring in college

Isadora's story sounds like a movie. A young, aspiring actor begins landing roles on the stage and screen but then gets diagnosed with cancer at age 15. What sounds like a movie, was Isadora’s reality. However, she's back to living her dream after receiving care at Children's Minnesota's Adolescent and Young Adult cancer program.

Born with fragile lungs and a strong heart: victorious Kairo’s story

Kairo was born at only 24 weeks and two days. He was born with fragile lungs and a strong heart and then spent 345 days at Children's Minnesota getting the expert care he needed to go home healthy and happy.

Work Here Wednesday: Our laboratories are hiring!

We’re seeking qualified candidates to join the laboratories at Children’s Minnesota. Our laboratories are full-service facilities that offer a complete spectrum of laboratory techniques for the evaluation of pediatric disorders.