Equity mistakes, Part 1. We can’t say that, or can we?
We all make mistakes related to equity and identity. Two of our kid experts discuss several common mistakes and how to handle them.
Gender Health
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.
Mental health matters. For all kids.
Mental health matters. Let’s rephrase that. Mental health support is critical for all kids.
In defense of Boston Children’s
Patients and families at children’s hospitals are under attack and that is not OK.
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.
We can’t turn back time on LGBTQ+ rights
LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June is a time to celebrate the impact of our LGBTQ+ community and the diversity of our sexual and gender identities. Take a look with me at a brief history of the progress we’ve made, to remind us what we have fought so hard to achieve and how important it is not to turn back time on LGBTQ rights.
Breaking the binary: understanding gender expression
In the Talking Pediatrics podcast Breaking the binary: expanding gender identity and expression, Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, (they/she), medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, explores gender binary and the importance of expanding gender expression.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd and Jamie Winter named 2022 Health Care Heroes by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Children’s Minnesota kid experts, Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd (they/she), chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program, and Jamie Winter (she/her), RN, MBA, director of mental health services, have been recognized as 2022 Health Care Heroes by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Transgender Day of Visibility: What does it mean to be visibly vibrant?
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, (they/she), chief education officer, chief of staff, pediatrician and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, shares more about Transgender Day of Visibility.
Children’s Minnesota named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce it received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index.