Failure is not an option
Communities are grieving. Families are asking for change. And still, too many children are harmed by gun violence. We cannot accept this.
June 3, 2026
Tag: Advocacy and Health Policy
Children’s Minnesota honors Minnesota Senator Matt Klein with Children’s Health Hero award
Children’s Minnesota honors Minnesota Senator Matt Klein with Children’s Health Hero award.
April 30, 2026
Listening, learning, leading: Alexis Kochanski and our Collective for Community Health
The Collective for Community Health at Children’s Minnesota focuses on improving children’s health by addressing social determinants beyond clinical care, such as food access and
April 8, 2026
What if our elected leaders really did put “kids first?”
Truly putting kids first means protecting them from trauma, investing in their health and safety, supporting families and valuing every child for who they are.
February 17, 2026
60+ Minnesota organizations urge action following tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School
In response to the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Children’s Minnesota, along with over 60 kid-focused organizations, sent a letter to the
September 15, 2025
Pediatric doctor and CEO offers compelling approach to national gun crisis in new book
“Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis” by Children’s Minnesota CEO Dr. Marc Gorelick is available now. MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (August
August 6, 2024
Family Advocacy Day 2024: Wakefield family
Every year, the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) brings patients and their families to Washington D.C. for Family Advocacy Day, an event dedicated to elevating patient
July 16, 2024
A visit to the Minnesota Capitol: Two students meet with legislators to effect change
Earlier this Spring, Children’s Minnesota brought a group of students from its Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to visit the Minnesota State Capitol and talk with
June 24, 2024
Children’s Minnesota honors Minnesota Senators Alice Mann and Kelly Morrison with Children’s Health Hero award
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce Minnesota Senators Alice Mann and Kelly Morrison are the 2024 recipients of the Children’s Health Hero Award. Both recipients
June 3, 2024
