The need for affirming health care for transgender youth
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states gender-affirming care is developmentally appropriate care that is oriented toward understanding and appreciating the child’s gender experience.
Equity: it’s not a dirty word
Marc Gorelick, MD, president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, shared more about equity on his Starting with Curious blog.
Children’s Minnesota NICU at Mercy Hospital expands services to help high-risk mothers deliver closer to home
Families in the Twin Cities north metro now have access to 24/7 neonatal experts providing care for even more prematurely born infants. COON RAPIDS (June 1, 2021) – The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, announced today the expansion of its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) services at Mercy Hospital […]
‘A world of difference’: The calming care of Children’s Minnesota staff
Leo had his tonsillectomy in mid-December 2020, at the height of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota. The team at Children’s Minnesota understood the families concerns and took the time to make them feel as comfortable as possible.
Children’s Minnesota: the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the region
Within our cancer and blood disorders program, our team of specialists and subspecialists work both together and independently to treat kids and young adults facing a wide variety of serious conditions, all within a single health system.
Recognizing Mental Health Awareness month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And, kids have been going through a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. And as summer approaches and it appears we’re returning to some sense of normalcy, it’s important to check in with our kids. Dr. Sarah Jerstad, pediatric psychologist at Children’s Minnesota, is helping parents navigate these upcoming changes.
Why Kali, a double-lung transplant recipient, got vaccinated against COVID-19
“The vaccine was the light at the end of the tunnel after almost 16 months. Kali just wants to be a kid and not be home all day.”
Children’s Minnesota partners with avoMD to digitize its evidence-based clinical care
Children’s Minnesota announced that it is collaborating with avoMD, a next-gen clinical decision support platform, to enhance its evidence-based clinical guideline offering.
AAPI Heritage Month: I am Sri Lankan, hear me roar
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated during May. During this month, we recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of those who came to the United States, and the generations who have enriched our history along the way. As we highlight the importance of this observation, we are excited to introduce Dr. Asitha Jayawardena, staff physician at Children’s Minnesota’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Facial Plastic Clinic. We celebrate and are thankful for their shared story.
