How to get the most out of your virtual care visit
Virtual care allows kids and their families to get care from the comfort of their home. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your visit.
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.
Free COVID-19 testing available in Minneapolis and St. Paul
The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting community-based, free COVID-19 swab centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul
How to make face masks more comfortable for kids
Laura Sufka, child life specialist at Children’s Minnesota, shares tips to help kids become comfortable with face masks.
Talking to your children about racism
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, provides families with advice surrounding racism and George Floyd's death.
Children’s Minnesota webinar for Minneapolis and Saint Paul school nurses and other office staff
Our Psychological Services and Integrative Medicine experts at Children’s Minnesota conducted a webinar reaching over 160 Minneapolis and Saint Paul school nurses, and members of office staff including school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and social emotional learning teams.
The first-ever Virtual Walk for Amazing raises $158,854 to support Children’s Minnesota
Children's Minnesota's Virtual Walk for Amazing raised over 158,854 to help support care areas or the Urgent Needs Fund. Thank you!
Update to Children’s Minnesota: Increased security measures and travel updates
Children’s Minnesota is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, families and staff. Learn more about our recent updated our security measures and travel recommendations.
Joining together in times of tragedy
Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO at Children's Minnesota, comments on the tragedy of George Floyd's death.
How LGBTQ youth are being affected by COVID-19 and how Children’s Minnesota can help.
COVID-19 is affecting LGBTQ youth but Children's Minnesota and our Gender Health program are here to help.
When can my child stay home alone on their own?
Summer is just around the corner and for many parents that means, their kids are out of school for the season. Because your kids will be home throughout the day during the summer, you may be wondering, at what age can my child stay home alone?