Stories that change you forever

When you work with the most amazing people on earth, you’re bound to have some interesting stories to tell. Every day amazing things happen here at Children’s Minnesota. From a single child’s incredible story to a research breakthrough that helps thousands of kids, we have stories that will change the way you see the world.

Learn more about Children’s Minnesota news and events, what’s going on at our hospitals and clinics, and our experts in the news. You can also read stories written by our staff, patients and families.

Children’s Minnesota stories

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Managing spring allergies in kids

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares tips to manage your child’s spring allergies.

Tips for including kids with developmental disabilities

For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we asked four families from our FAP program to give tips for how families with ‘typical’ kids can include kids with disabilities.

A day in the life of our child life specialists

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a child life specialist looks like? Find out!

Zander’s story: the road back from concussion and depression

Zander's story shows how the Children’s Minnesota Concussion Clinic provides comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment for children and young adults who have concussions caused by sports, accidents or falls.

Neonatal float RN shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Calley Richardson, neonatal float RN, is a nurse in our transition to practice program. She will be sharing her experience in the program and all her favorite things about her career at Children's Minnesota.

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THC edibles in Minnesota: how parents can prevent accidental poisoning

While the products are intended only for adults, THC edibles often look like typical sweets and snacks that can be tempting to kids. Studies have found that THC poisoning in kids has been on the rise in recent years. The Kid Experts at Children's Minnesota offer steps families can take to keep THC away from kids.

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommended wait time to eight weeks for some groups

On Feb. 22, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines to increase the wait time between the first and second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for some people.

Helping kids with the new N95 masking guidelines from the CDC

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares important tips for parents to keep their kids of all ages safely masked in public.

Calendar of events

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Diabetes Connect – April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Star Gala

April 15, 2023, 6 p.m. – 11:59 p.m., Minneapolis

Children’s Minnesota Golf Benefit

June 5, 2023, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Dellwood

News and press releases

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Crack the Case: Hepatitis cases linked to adenovirus infection still a mystery

A mysterious wave of acute hepatitis in children remains under investigation and now spans 46 states and at least 11 countries in Europe and the Americas. In September 2022, an episode of Talking Pediatrics, “Crack the Case: Hepatitis, Adenovirus and a Boy with Yellow Eyes,” explored the case of a 4-year-old boy who presented at Children’s Minnesota with symptoms of possible hepatitis. Dr. Bryan Fate, primary care physician, and Dr. Rashedat Oshodi, resident from the University of Minnesota, discussed the case and the medical decisions that were involved.

Researcher spotlight: Dr. Brianne Roby, pediatric ENT and facial plastic surgery

Dr. Brianne Roby, director of the cleft and craniofacial team in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and facial plastic surgery program on the St. Paul campus at Children’s Minnesota, has led research studies that span a wide range of topics. Some of Dr. Roby’s most extensive research work has been to apply various medical technologies to pediatric populations. Two areas Dr. Roby is especially passionate about include the use of eye-tracking technology and the use of nasometers with children.

Children’s Minnesota among Becker’s top places to work in health care

The list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their employees' wellbeing, satisfaction and fulfillment.

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