Study finds that children cannot distinguish real guns from toy guns
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd weighed in on the role of pediatricians in gun safety and education.
Children’s Minnesota in the News
Dr. Gigi Chawla warns against antibiotic sharing
Dr. Gigi Chawla spoke on the dangers of not completing antibiotic courses and sharing leftover medication with family members.
Children’s Minnesota hosts roundtable meeting with Senator Amy Klobuchar
Children’s Minnesota hosts roundtable meeting on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) with Senator Amy Klobuchar, Children’s Minnesota doctors, the Minnesota Department of Health, and patient families.
New study finds that probiotics don’t help kids with stomach bugs
Children’s president and CEO Dr. Marc Gorelick spoke to the Star Tribune about probiotics and new findings from the national trial he co-led.
Dr. Emily Chapman addresses concerns about Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Dr. Emily Chapman, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs, spoke with Romper about whether Acute Flaccid Myelitis is contagious.
Geek Squad Agent and teenage patient develop friendship
Geek Squad agent Elliot Nelson and Christian, a 16-year-old Children’s Minnesota patient, developed an unlikely friendship.
Joe Kurland talks differences between flu shot and nasal spray
Joe Kurland discussed the differences between the flu vaccine and nasal spray.
Dr. Robert Tibesar on rare airway obstruction condition
Dr. Robert Tibesar, pediatric otolaryntologist, talked to KSTP about Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome (CHAOS), a rare genetic condition that has left a 3-year-old girl unable to use her vocal chords.
Dr. Mike Richards talks Children’s Minnesota patient’s journey to recovery
Dr. Mike Richards, oncologist, talked to KARE-TV about former Children’s patient Luke’s year-long battle with cancer and return to the football field.
Dr. Gigi Chawla shares how to talk with your child about consent
Dr. Gigi Chawla discussed the importance of talking to children about consent and how to approach the #MeToo movement.