Children’s Minnesota’s 2021 equity and inclusion summer internship program
Children’s Minnesota is excited to share that we once again hosted interns through our equity and inclusion (E&I) summer internship program during the 2021 summer!
Family Advocacy Week 2021 shines a light on the importance of prioritizing kids’ health care
From June 13 to June 18, 50 patients from 40 children’s hospitals across the country gathered virtually for the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Speak Now For Kids Family Advocacy Week, to raise awareness about the critical role children’s hospitals play in the community. Our 2021 Children’s Minnesota Champion, Sam Jenkins, and his family participated by advocating for funding and programming for children’s hospitals and children with special health care needs in a week of meetings with lawmakers.
Tips for kids going back to school during COVID-19 with asthma
We talked with Dory Baker, nurse practitioner in the Children’s Minnesota Asthma Clinic, about tips for kids with asthma going back to school in person this year.
Voluntary Recall: Philips-Respironics invasive and non-invasive ventilators
Children’s Minnesota is aware that many of the Philips-Respironics invasive and non-invasive ventilators have been voluntarily recalled. If your child is on one of these machines, your provider will be communicating directly with you via MyChildren’s portal on their recommendation based on your child’s specific circumstances.
Children’s Minnesota expanding access to pediatric pain services
Children’s Minnesota is bringing expert pain care to more kids thanks to expanded access within the Pediatric Pain, Palliative Care and Integrated Medicine (PPCIM) Program.
Pride Month tips on gender-neutral language
In honor of Pride Month, the PRIDE employee resource group (ERG) at Children’s Minnesota provided tips to be more inclusive and gender-neutral during everyday conversations.
Star Tribune and Twin Cities PBS showcases how Children’s Minnesota is tackling racial health disparities
Children’s Minnesota made headlines in the Star Tribune and Twin Cities PBS, with in-depth interviews focused on how the health care system is facing racial disparities head-on. The story features James Burroughs, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, and Dr. Gabrielle Hester, medical director of quality improvement at Children’s Minnesota.
Children’s Minnesota infection preventionist honored with DAISY Award for advancing health equity
Congratulations to Adriene Thornton, BSN, MA, CIC, FAPIC, infection preventionist at Children’s Minnesota, for being honored, as part of the Twin Cities Black Nurses Rock chapter, with a DAISY Award for advancing health equity!
Children’s Minnesota ranks among Best Children’s Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report
Children’s Minnesota’s pulmonology and diabetes programs recognized among the best programs in the country
