Children’s Minnesota nurses honored with DAISY Award for nursing excellence
Congratulations to the three nurses who were honored with a DAISY Award for their above-and-beyond care at Children’s Minnesota.
Born with Down syndrome and a heart condition: Tallulah’s story of perseverance
Tallulah was born with Down syndrome and because of that, also had a heart defect.
Talking with your kids about dating and relationships
Dating, recognized relationships, and less structured relationships are on teens’ minds. That can bring up the topic of sex, a subject some parents can be uncomfortable talking with their kids. However, it’s important and should not be avoided. Keeping an open dialogue will teach teens how the start and maintain healthy relationships throughout their life.
Preemie to philanthropist: JonWalter’s story
JonWalter was born at just 1 pound 13 ounces. He grew up the underdog but now as a young man, who spends his time bowling and finishing up his degree, JonWalter knew it was time to give back to the community who helped him grow.
Mighty Margaret’s heart journey: A look through the years
Margaret is living life to the fullest, being as mighty as she was when she had her first open heart surgery at just 5 months old. Today, she’s a spunky, curious 3-year-old who is exploring the world around her.
Mountains to Minneapolis: Shelby’s story of persistence
Not all Children’s Minnesota stories start in Minnesota. This was the case for the Ullom family, who lived nearly 1,000 miles away in Bozeman, MT prior to their daughter’s birth.
How you can prevent poisonings in your home
While most poisonings can be treated with advice from the poison control center or help from a medical professional, the safest bet is to prevent poisonings from ever happening. Here’s what you need to watch out for at home, and what you can do to ensure your child doesn’t eat or drink unsafe chemicals.
Work Here Wednesday: Social work
We are seeking masters-level educated clinicians (MSW) and clinically licensed social workers (LICSW).
Children’s Minnesota awarded $75,000 grant from UCare to support health equity initiatives
Children’s Minnesota was awarded a $75,000 grant from UCare, a Twin Cities-based health plan, to support health equity programs designed to advance intercultural awareness among employees and further cultivate community relationships.
