Mighty Margaret is mightier than ever

Margaret had her first open heart surgery at just five months old. Now two years old she continues to fight and become a healthy and happy toddler.
Trevor Sawallish on trends and opportunities for ambulatory surgery centers
Trevor Sawallish, senior vice president of clinical operations and COO, spoke on industry trends and what Children’s recent accreditation as a Level I surgery center by the American College of Surgeons means for the organization.
Celebrating CV Patients: Families who give from the heart

February is American Heart Month! This month, we are celebrating some of our amazing cardiovascular (CV) patients and families who have a special place in our hearts.
Dr. Mark Hudson speaks on the importance of teaching kids to use anatomical terms
Dr. Mark Hudson, medical director of the Midwest Children’s Resource Center, explains why parents should teach young children to use anatomical terms for their body parts.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd on the impact hate speech has on teens
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, director of medical education, explains why teens are more vulnerable to the influences of hate speech.
Dr. Gigi Chawla and Dr. Anupama Kalaskar weigh in on challenges in diagnosing viral and bacterial respiratory illnesses in children
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics, and Dr. Anupama Kalaskaar, pediatric infectious disease specialist, spoke on the challenges conflicting testing recommendations pose for physicians diagnosing viral and bacterial respiratory illnesses in children.
Children’s Minnesota partners with local orgs to bring screening of No Small Matter to Minneapolis

On one of the coldest nights in Minnesota’s history, more than 100 people gathered at The Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) UBS Forum to watch the new documentary No Small Matter, a documentary about the importance of early childhood education.
Keeping kids with asthma healthy during flu season

Asthma is the most common medical condition among children who are hospitalized with the flu. Keep your child healthy this flu season.
James C. Burroughs II joins Children’s Minnesota as chief equity and inclusion officer
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to welcome James C. Burroughs II, JD, as its new chief equity and inclusion officer.