Children’s Minnesota Stories

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares tips on keeping kids healthy during spring break travel.

Gun violence is a public health issue. Similar to other public health issues, we can’t tackle them with one single answer.

Join Children's Minnesota and The Current for Rock the Cradle - a free event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture this Sunday, February 11 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company.

Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection that can leave people of all ages feeling miserable. The most common symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and feeling tired.

At Children’s Minnesota, it is our vision to be every family’s partner in raising healthier children. That means advocating for policies, education and awareness that will create healthier, more secure and happy lives for all kids.

The beginning of a New Year provides us with an opportunity for a fresh start and the chance to try new ways we can improve our health and well-being.

Sam and Ava were born just a few minutes shy of sharing a birthday with their dad. But their special story began while they were still in the womb.