Just one day after Carter entered the world, his care team performed what would be the first of 13 surgeries during the first 13 months of his young life. One operation was the first of its kind in the state of Minnesota.
An estimated one out of every 1,000 children are born with a cleft lip. The Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic Family Fun Day will provide patients and families with opportunities to connect and share experiences. Sean and Liam's parents understand the value of those connections.
Children’s Minnesota is excited to announce that due to growth in the Cleft and Craniofacial program, the specialties are being split into their own respective multidisciplinary subspecialty programs.
“Ellie’s story is very happy with a terrific outcome and her entire medical team is incredibly proud,” said Dr. Robert Tibesar, medical director of the cleft and craniofacial clinic at Children’s Minnesota.
To celebrate cleft and craniofacial awareness month, we're sharing more about the amazing work our cleft and craniofacial providers do to help our patients and their families.
July 29, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Marine on the St. Croix
Join us for the 8th Annual Children's Family Fun Day for patients, families and friends from our Cleft and Craniofacial Clinics. The day is hosted by the Northern Star Council and located at the Kiwanis Scout Camp near Marine on St. Croix.
Children’s Physician Access is available 24/7 with a representative on the line throughout the call to assist with referrals, consultations and admissions and to provide general information.
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