Empathy and active listening – strategies for vaccine discussions
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.
National Volunteer Week
Learn more about how Children’s Minnesota is celebrating National Volunteer Week.
Children’s Minnesota Mental Health for Primary Care: The Early Years conference
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 supports Breakfast After the Bell legislation
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.
60+ Children’s doctors recognized as “Rising Stars” by peers in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 64 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2019 “Rising Stars.” This is the fifth edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list, which highlights outstanding physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd on the impact Children’s Gender Health Program could have on gender-diverse kids in Minnesota
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, medical director Children’s Gender Health Program and director of medical education, and a patient’s parent speak on what the Gender Health Program means for transgender and gender-diverse kids in Minnesota.
New chief equity and inclusion officer aims to improve health equity, workforce representation and investing in diverse businesses
James Burroughs joined Children’s Minnesota in January as the first chief equity and inclusion officer, and he comes with a passion for both Children’s and the work ahead.
A piece of home at the hospital – Toyota USA makes donation to Children’s
Toyota USA chose Children’s Minnesota as the recipient of $4,000 of giving, including donations of toys, snacks and a $2,000 cash gift.
Children’s Minnesota launches multidisciplinary Gender Health Program for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Children’s Minnesota announced that it is launching an exclusively pediatric, multidisciplinary Gender Health Program that will provide comprehensive care for youth who identify as transgender or gender-diverse. Children’s joins only about a dozen hospitals in the nation with a program dedicated to providing specialized care and support for youth and their families.
