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Children’s Minnesota expands specialty care services in Minnetonka

Seven specialties are coming to Children's Minnesota Surgery and Specialty Center in Minnetonka in 2024, with primary care and an outpatient lab to be added later in the year.

Children’s Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors adds six new members

Children’s Minnesota has announced the appointment of six new members to its Foundation board of directors. The newly appointment members bring extensive experience in business, finance, law, arts and culture.

Children’s Minnesota Hospital Board of Directors adds new member

Children’s Minnesota has announced the appointment of Matt Van Slooten to its hospital board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2024.

Children’s Minnesota partners with Henna & Hijabs to advance inclusive care with launch of modest hospital gowns for pediatric patients

The new modesty gowns, designed by Henna & Hijabs founder Hilal Ibrahim, will allow medical care teams to provide necessary care while giving pediatric patients the appropriate modest coverage through intentional design features. Though designed with Muslim patients in mind, the gowns are available to any pediatric patient.

Children’s Minnesota celebrates 100 years of caring for kids

Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Feb. 13, 2024, “Children’s Minnesota Day” at a centennial celebration of the largest pediatric health system in the state.

The Mother Baby Center locations at United and Mercy hospitals earn top ratings from U.S. News and World Report

The High Performing designation is the highest award a hospital can earn from U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings for hospitals providing maternity care. The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care.

Children’s Minnesota establishes first endowed chair for neonatology program

Children’s Minnesota announced that Dr. Tom George, system medical director of neonatology, has been named the organization’s first holder of the newly established Sit Investment Associates Chair in Neonatology following a generous $2 million gift from the Minneapolis-based investment firm.

Children’s Minnesota earns re-verification as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce it has been re-verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program.

Children’s Minnesota Concussion Clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota opens

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the opening of the Children’s Minnesota Concussion Clinic, located inside the Children’s Minnesota Specialty Center in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Children’s Minnesota launches Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser to support children fighting cancer and blood disorders

Donations make a difference in the lives of patients and families who receive care from the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest.