Celebrating Black History Month at Children’s Minnesota
The month of February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the tremendous milestones and contributions black Americans have made throughout United States history.
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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.
How to keep your child safe from the dangers of button batteries
Kids play with toys every day. But some toys, especially battery-operated toys, can be unsafe. Button batteries are small, coin-shaped batteries found in many toys that can be dangerous if a child swallows one. Find out how to keep your child safe from the dangers of button batteries here.
How can I keep my child safe from stairway falls?
Most of kids' time is spent at home, so it’s not surprising that most injuries occur in the home. One common way that kids get hurt is on the stairs.
Work Here Wednesday: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs
We’re searching for RNs who can balance a family-centered team approach to providing care with their high technical skill set.
Food to Hog program expands to Children’s Minnesota Business Campus
The Food to Hog program at Children’s Minnesota has now expanded to the Children’s Minnesota Business Campus.
Children’s Minnesota neonatal nurse practitioner receives lifetime achievement award
Congratulations to Martha Dugan, APRN, CNP, neonatal nurse practitioner, who received big honors for her work with the tiniest patients.
Why Black History Month Matters
Black History Month is more than a celebration of the richness of African American history. It is a chance to correct the historical record.
The Midwest Fetal Care Center: A combination of experts from Children’s Minnesota and Allina Health produce exceptional outcomes
The Midwest Fetal Care Center (MWFCC) team is attending the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) 40th annual pregnancy meeting in Grapevine, Texas, from Feb. 3-8, 2020. This annual meeting is a place for leaders and colleagues in maternal-fetal medicine get together and learn about cutting-edge obstetrics updates through workshops, forums and presentations.
Nurses of Color Employee Resource Group hosts first official meeting
The newly formed Children’s Minnesota Nurses of Color Employee Resource Group (NOC ERG) kicked off its first meeting on the St. Paul campus on Jan. 29. The NOC ERG, which now has more than 100 members, was created in the fall by a core group of nurses, leaders and the equity and inclusion team at Children’s Minnesota.