The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

For Health Professionals

1,600 experts are just one call away

Children’s Physician Access is available 24/7 with a representative on the line throughout the call to assist with referrals, consultations and admissions and to provide general information.

Call 866-755-2121 or 612-343-2121.

Medication advice and assistance

For pediatricians, primary care physicians and other health care professionals, a clinical pharmacist is available to gather, analyze and interpret drug and drug therapy information 24 hours per day, seven days a week. 

Call 866-755-2121 or 612-343-2121.

Requests may include questions about drug doses, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, foreign drug identification and other topics.

We can also help you with:

  • Pharmacokinetic monitoring
  • Anticoagulation services
  • TPN order writing and adjustments
  • Standardized dosing protocols
  • Therapeutic substitution protocols
  • Parenteral to enteral substitution protocols

Take part in our pharmacy residency program

Children’s Minnesota offers a pharmacy practice residency designed to provide residents with a wide range of clinical and professional experience.

Residents complete a residency project; take part in department initiatives and hospital committees; and participate in clinical education programs for patients, families and Children’s staff.

Read more about Children’s Minnesota’s pharmacy residency program, including frequently asked questions and application instructions.

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