Dr. Anupama Kalaskar, infectious disease specialist at Children’s Minnesota, participated in research alongside local and national specialists that may have discovered the virus behind recent Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases.
Siman Nuurali, quality and patient safety specialist, shares Children’s Minnesota’s outreach efforts with the Minnesota Somali community surrounding the 2017 Measles outbreak.
The 28th annual Star Gala brought more than 900 people to The Depot in Minneapolis and raised a record breaking $2.3 million of vital funds to help Children’s diagnose and treat kids dealing with rare and complex genetic conditions.
Annie Waters, vice president of foundation operations, and youth committee members J.J. Harrington and Lauren Smith discussed Children’s genomic medicine program and how to support the program.
Patsy Stinchfield, senior director of infection prevention and control, shared her insights on misinformation about vaccines spread through social media.
Children’s Minnesota was one of two organizations honored by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Care Homes program at its annual conference.
Dr. Gigi Chawla talked about the importance of immunizations on WCCO's Mid-Morning Show.
With measles outbreaks continuing across the country and the number of unvaccinated children on the rise, doctors are looking at the best approaches to discussing the importance of vaccines with families.
Children’s Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health were at the forefront of vaccination efforts during the 2017 measles outbreak in Minneapolis.
During this conference, local and national experts in pediatric mental health will discuss how to address gaps in practice and incorporate new information to effectively manage mental and behavioral health issues in children.
Children’s Minnesota worked with local organizations and lawmakers to introduce Breakfast after the Bell legislation, which will make breakfast more easily accessible to Minnesota students.