Children’s Stories

Julia Fargo speaks and uses American Sign Language after receiving cochlear implants. Her mother, Nikki, shares the story of her daughter's journey through our hearing loss program.

For 15-year-old Josh Karels, who was diagnosed with multisystem autoimmune disease, an illness that causes the body's inflammatory system to destroy healthy organs, the bonds built through hockey are the foundation of his life.

Elijah was born deaf, but technology gives him the power to hear the world around him.

Gigi Chawla, MD, joined "WCCO Mid-Morning" to share ways that parents can avoid and treat illnesses in winter with their children.

It’s important for parents to be aware of the risk of sexual abuse in young children and to take steps toward prevention.

Gigi Chawla, MD, joined "WCCO Mid-Morning" to share fun ways parents can make sure their kids are getting necessary exercise during cold winter months.

Joe Kurland, a vaccine specialist and infection preventionist at Children's Minnesota, discusses influenza and the importance of getting the flu vaccine.