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Nonprofit health systems: what’s good to know

Children’s Minnesota is a nonprofit. We invest in the communities we serve. That’s important to know, especially now, when many health systems are struggling. But what exactly does it mean to be a nonprofit health system and why does that matter?

Dr. Goepferd talks gender-affirming care in Human Rights Campaign video

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released a new report about the threats and harassment targeting health care providers and systems for offering gender-affirming care. The report includes a video that features Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd (they/she), chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, discussing the attacks on providers, including themselves.

Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd praises Minneapolis executive order to protect gender affirming care

On Friday, Dec. 2, the City of Minneapolis took action to ensure transgender and gender-diverse youth will continue to have access to life-saving health care. Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, was among those invited to the signing.

Children’s Minnesota joins Minnesota Governor to launch Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights

Children’s Minnesota joined Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the Minnesota Children’s Cabinet, and community advocates for the launch of a Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights – a call to action to the community and commitment by state government agencies to remove barriers and create opportunity for children to be outdoors. 

Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd named 2022 Ellen Perrin Award for Excellence honoree

The honor from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on LGBT Health and Wellness recognizes the outstanding work Dr. Goepferd has done in advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families in Minnesota and the region.

James Burroughs named among 2022 most influential Black executives by Savoy Magazine

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected among Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

Family Advocacy Day 2022 emphasizes need for Congress to prioritize kids’ health

Our 2022 Children’s Minnesota Champion, Emmily, met virtually with lawmakers to share her experience at Children’s Minnesota, and also advocate for programs that support families’ access to pediatric care providers.

Children’s Minnesota joins the Mental Health Legislative Network and others at the State Capitol to call for increased investment in mental health services

Children’s Minnesota joined the Mental Health Legislative Network and others for a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol to call for increased investments in mental health services.

Children’s Minnesota hosts Sen. Amy Klobuchar for furniture safety press conference

Children’s Minnesota welcomed Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, to its Minneapolis hospital for a press conference where the senator called for the passage of legislation aimed to protect children from falling furniture.

Children’s Minnesota promotes James C. Burroughs II to senior vice president and adds government affairs and community relations to responsibilities

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the promotion of James C. Burroughs II to senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer, effective immediately.