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Dr. Molly Martin shares tips how how to manage iPad screen time with kids and teenagers.

Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” has generated enormous attention and brought the topic of suicide to the forefront of popular discourse, providing an opportunity for parents and teens to talk about suicide as they have never before. Dr. Julie Erickson, LP PhD, and clinical psychologist at Children's Minnesota, discusses how parents can talk to their teens today about suicide and share resources for help.

While no longer common in the U.S., recent measles cases in Minnesota have prompted cause for concern. Measles is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Children’s Minnesota encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making your community a better place for children and families.

Children’s Minnesota is ending its contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross). A key reason is a drastic and unprecedented cut demanded by Blue Cross in its reimbursement rates for our Medicaid patients. We are in the process of notifying families about what this means for their ability to access services through our hospitals and clinics once our contract ends.

As the health care industry faces a time of unprecedented change, we remain committed to providing exceptional care to all children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay.

Midwest Fetal Care Center is the first and largest advanced fetal care program in the Upper Midwest. Providing expanded access to prenatal care.