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The importance of early childhood development this school year

Dr. Marc Gorelick, Jennifer DeCubellis, Bharti Wahi and Nancy Jost share what parents, legislators and local organizations can do to boost early childhood development to help Minnesota students succeed in school.

Grand Rounds: Mapping Prejudice: How historic practices created contemporary racial disparities

September 12, 2019, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Minneapolis

Kevin Ehrman-Solberg

Grand Rounds: Literacy: The foundation of health and opportunity

December 5, 2019, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Minneapolis

Nathan Chomilo, MD

One family’s journey with medical assistance

A Minnesota family is traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for an issue close to their hearts – the importance of funding for medical assistance programs. A few short years ago, the family was in a tough situation, their son was facing a life-threatening condition and skyrocketing medical bills threatened their financial security despite their solid dual-income.

Children’s Minnesota supports Breakfast After the Bell legislation

Children’s Minnesota worked with local organizations and lawmakers to introduce Breakfast after the Bell legislation, which will make breakfast more easily accessible to Minnesota students.

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Conversations on Children’s Health with Minnesota’s Gubernatorial Candidates

Minnesota's gubernatorial candidates participated in "Conversations on Children's Health," to discuss their positions on issues related to children's health.

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Advocating for children’s health: Family Advocacy Day 2018

Children’s Minnesota recently participated in the Children’s Hospitals Association Family Advocacy Day.

Grand Rounds: What if I say the wrong thing? Interrupting bias in ourselves and others

October 4, 2018, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Minneapolis

Vernā Myers

Grand Rounds: Whose children? Health Care implications of the global refugee crisis

July 19, 2018, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Minneapolis

Siman Nuurali

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Advancing health equity for all Minnesota’s children

At Children’s Minnesota, it is our vision to be every family’s partner in raising healthier children. That means advocating for policies, education and awareness that will create healthier, more secure and happy lives for all kids.