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Please donate blood. Especially if you are Black.

It’s understandable why many African Americans don’t donate blood. At one point in our history, we were turned away. But this Juneteenth, I urge you to take equity action that could save the lives of people fighting sickle cell disease. People like 15-year-old Mikayla Sarai.

A request from the 2023 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal, Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd

I am honored to be selected as the 2023 Grand Marshal for Twin Cities Pride, which should serve as a visible reminder to the young people of this community that they belong, and they deserve access to the health care they need to thrive.

Children’s Minnesota honors Rep. Leigh Finke with Children’s Health Hero award

Children’s Minnesota presents the award annually to legislators who champion child health issues at the Minnesota Capitol.

Please don’t look the other way

We aren’t done eliminating racial disparities in Minnesota. And for some, the urgency of 2020 is fading. We can’t let that happen. We in the business community must prioritize this work.

James Burroughs named a health system diversity, equity and inclusion officer to know by Becker’s

James is one of 86 DEI leaders who are directing efforts to create inclusive health care environments where everyone feels welcomed, valued and safe.

Dr. Marc Gorelick and James Burroughs reflect on George Floyd’s impact on advancing health equity

The American Hospital Association gathered leaders from Children’s Minnesota, Allina Health and M Health Fairview to discuss how Floyd’s murder and the racial reckoning that followed impacted the future of their work to advance health equity.

The Kid Experts join the Accelerating Health Equity Conference

Kid experts from Children’s Minnesota shared their health equity experience during the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Accelerating Health Equity Conference, held in Minneapolis May 16-18.

Children’s Minnesota starts breast pump loaner program

We’re excited to announce that Children’s Minnesota now offers a free breast pump loaner program.

Celebrating AAPI Month with the Children’s Minnesota Asian ERG leaders

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the leaders of Children’s Minnesota’s Asian Employee Resource Group (ERG), Rachel King, director of finance, and Leslie Yang-Ellis, talent acquisition consultant, to learn more about their experiences at Children’s Minnesota and how they’re celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.

Children’s Minnesota kid experts honored as 2023 TRUST Award winners

The awards celebrate 20 Minnesota-based women in health care who were nominated by their peers and are paving the way in five areas: collaboration & partnerships, community engagement, health & well-being, innovation, and leadership.