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Patsy Stinchfield named president-elect of National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Board of Directors

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patsy Stinchfield was recently named President-Elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Board of Directors 2020-2021.

Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID Pediatric Updates: Epidemiology, transmission, testing and treatment

July 2, 2020, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Christina Koutsari, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, BCIDP

It’s OK to not be OK: Coping strategies for families

To help you and your family deal with negative feelings, Bethaney Kaye, APRN CNP DNP, and Kavita Desai Dakoji, LP, PhD, from Children’s Minnesota pain, palliative and integrative medicine program have shared some coping tips.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children associated with COVID-19

Children's Minnesota experts explain what parents need to know about the possible relationship between COVID-19 and Kawasaki-like symptoms.

What new and expecting mothers need to know about breastmilk and coronavirus

It’s normal to be concerned about your baby getting coronavirus or giving this illness to your baby. We’re answering the questions you have about breastfeeding and COVID-19.

COVID-19 and preexisting conditions: What you need to know

Children’s Minnesota is sharing what you need to know about caring for kids with preexisting conditions as we navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic together.

Is COVID-19 affecting kids’ mental health? What parents need to know

Dr. Sarah Jerstad shares what parents need to know about keeping their kids' minds and bodies healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID-19: What’s changed, where are we now and what comes next?

April 23, 2020, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Anu Kalaskar, MD

Virtual care services at Children’s Minnesota are rapidly expanding

Children’s Minnesota is responding to changing patient, family and provider needs as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold. In order to offer the best care possible, we are expanding virtual care for specialty services, primary care and inpatient units.

Equity in the time of coronavirus

Dr. Marc Gorelick shares how COVID-19 can bring us together, but can be divisive as some choose to put individual interest above the collective good.