In The Burroughs

We all make mistakes related to equity and identity. Two of our kid experts discuss several common mistakes and how to handle them.

We want all kids to feel safe and supported in our new mental health unit. Here's how we're practicing culturally humble and knowledgeable care.

We never talked about "trauma" when I was growing up. Here's how we can, and why we must, do better for young people today.

My daughter has sickle cell disease. This is how she has changed my life.

Patients and families at children’s hospitals are under attack and that is not OK.  

How can we help our young people as they head back to school this fall? I asked two education kid experts to share their thoughts with us.

We need more Black blood donors. To understand why, you need to know the history.

James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected for a panel discussion focusing on the importance of recruiting and retaining professionals of color.

If you’re not convinced yet that there’s a mental health crisis in Minnesota, maybe this statistic will persuade you: In 2021, Children’s Minnesota saw a 30% increase in the number of kids coming to our emergency departments with mental health concerns. Let that sink in for a moment. And then there’s this: In 2021, for the first time, suicidal ideation was one of the top 5 diagnoses at Children’s Minnesota. The numbers are even tougher for certain groups of kids.

James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, will talk about best practices and share what he’s learned during a panel discussion at an upcoming “DEI Update” forum sponsored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.