Born with spina bifida: Odin is cared for by the experts at the Midwest Fetal Care Center
When Darby, and her husband Brad, went in for a routine check-up at their family care provider in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the doctors diagnosed baby Muller with spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when a section of the baby’s spinal column does not form properly and a gap appears.
Children’s Minnesota emergency medicine research focused on racial disparities receives awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Congratulations to Kelly Bergmann, DO, MS, director of research for the department of emergency medicine at Children’s Minnesota, for being awarded Best Overall Abstract in the Emergency Medicine section and the Advocacy Scholarship Recognition by the Emergency Medicine Advocacy Subcommittee at The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2021 Virtual National Conference & Exhibition.
Wraparound care makes all the difference to the Mendoza family
Three-year-old Alexa will start preschool this fall, a significant milestone for a girl who came into the world with severe and life-threatening medical issues. “Nineteen weeks into my pregnancy our lives were turned upside down when we learned that our baby daughter had a rare tumor growing from her tailbone,” said Christie Mendoza. “My husband […]
Tips to support kids if they come out as LGBTQ to you
When a child or teen comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), it’s normal for a parent or guardian to have potentially complex feelings, from confused to concerned, awkward to honored. Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd offers tips on how to support kids in the coming out process.
The five W’s of clinical guidelines
Children’s Minnesota has created a number of clinical practice guidelines for health professionals that incorporate a review of the evidence and provide clear recommendations for managing certain conditions. Learn more about how clinicians can use them in their practice to provide top quality care to our patients and families.
Elliot accomplishes his goal, one step at a time
Recently, Elliot, diagnosed with spina bifida before he was born, set one very important goal for himself: he wanted to ride the bus to school. But there was one thing in his way. He needed to learn to climb the bus stairs by himself.
National Coming Out Day: one employees shares why we celebrate
National Coming Out Day: Ari Elfenbein, emergency medical technician (EMT), shares why we celebrate and the importance of the day.
Ridgeview and Children’s Minnesota expand neonatal services to offer intensive care to premature babies in Waconia
Children’s Minnesota announced the expansion of its neonatal service offerings at Ridgeview’s hospital campus in Waconia, which will now offer families an enhanced Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), caring for babies as young as 30 weeks gestational age.
Children’s Minnesota to open its first inpatient mental health center at its St. Paul hospital
The new inpatient center will be the first in the east metro to treat kids under 12 years old and will be able to serve children with other complex medical conditions. ST. PAUL (Oct. 4, 2021) – Coinciding with Mental Illness Awareness Week, Children’s Minnesota is announcing plans to open an inpatient mental health center […]
