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Children’s Minnesota Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit celebrates 10-year anniversary!

This April marks the 10th anniversary of the Edward J. Phillips Cardiovascular Care Center our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

Mighty Margaret outside in the snow

Mighty Margaret’s heart journey: A look through the years

Margaret is living life to the fullest, being as mighty as she was when she had her first open heart surgery at just 5 months old. Today, she’s a spunky, curious 3-year-old who is exploring the world around her.

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Mountains to Minneapolis: Shelby’s story of persistence

Not all Children’s Minnesota stories start in Minnesota. This was the case for the Ullom family, who lived nearly 1,000 miles away in Bozeman, MT prior to their daughter’s birth.

What is a congenital heart defect?

You may have heard of children being born with holes in their hearts or kids born with “half a heart,” but did you know? These are all different types of congenital heart defects.

Canadian Pacific donates $10,000 to Children’s Minnesota heart failure heart transplant program

Children’s Minnesota cares for more pediatric heart patients than any other program in the state. That's why Canadian Pacific (CP) and the organization's community investment program, CP Has Heart, donated $10,000 to Children's heart failure heart transplant program.

Fetal Cardiac Ultrasound Course and Hands-On Scan Session

May 2, 2020, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Minneapolis

Due to the recent developments and health safety precautions surrounding COVID-19, this event has been cancelled.

Callen

Why I Walk for Amazing: Callen’s Story

One family shares their son's journey with congenital heart disease and why they Walk for Amazing. Read Callen’s story.

Margaret in a red chair at two-years-old

Mighty Margaret is mightier than ever

Margaret had her first open heart surgery at just five months old. Now two years old she continues to fight and become a healthy and happy toddler.

Elijah Parker is dressed like a superhero.

Celebrating CV Patients: Families who give from the heart

February is American Heart Month! This month, we are celebrating some of our amazing cardiovascular (CV) patients and families who have a special place in our hearts.

Millie’s 5th Annual Birthday Show

November 18, 2018, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Chanhassen

The second of two musical shows to benefit the Heart Clinic and Music Therapy programs at Children's Minnesota.