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We at Children’s Minnesota partner with families to help your most precious people grow up healthy and happy. Count on us for any health issue of childhood, from everyday illnesses to the most complex conditions.  

We at Children’s Minnesota partner with families to help your most precious people grow up healthy and happy. Count on us for any health issue of childhood, from everyday illnesses to the most complex conditions.  

Spotlight on Key Specialties

Cancer and blood disorders

The largest pediatric cancer team in the region, we are honored to care for the majority of Minnesota children living with cancer or a blood disorder.

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Neurosurgery

We have the largest pediatric neurosurgery team in Minnesota. From epilepsy to brain tumors, we’re devoted to helping your child face just about anything.

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Neonatal

With more than 500 experts in neonatology and the highest level NICUs, we’re built to care for even the most complex newborns.

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Cardiovascular

Our cardiovascular team is the largest pediatric team in the region. Count on us to join forces with your family throughout diagnosis, treatments, surgeries and transplants.

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Patient Stories

Clara

Clara has been part of the Children’s Minnesota family since before she was born. Diagnosed with spina bifida in utero, she and her mom underwent a groundbreaking fetal surgery in 2016 to partially repair the neural tube defect (an early intervention that leads to better outcomes and brighter futures). Today she’s active in adaptive sports, dancing and singing, and she comes to us often for ongoing care, primarily from our neuroscience experts. She loves interacting with our child life team, music therapy and Star Studio.  

Temi

Temi was diagnosed at age 4 with dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition that requires highly specialized care. For 465 days, she lived in our Minneapolis hospital, tethered to a life-saving ventricular assist device, waiting for a heart transplant. And every one of those days, she and her family had the support of programs such as child life, music therapy, interpreter services, spiritual care and more. In 2024, Temi received a donor heart via transplant surgery performed by our cardiovascular experts, and today’s she’s thriving, active and full of energy.

Henrik

We met Henrik when he was just 14 months old. He suffered a serious skull fracture from a fall, which brought his family to our experts in trauma care and neurosurgery. Henrik’s recovery began with a series of complex operations on his still-developing brain, followed by a long stay in our pediatric intensive care unit. In his last surgery, he was fitted for a custom skull plate to further protect his head as he grows. We continue to welcome Henrik and his family for check-ups and therapy visits.

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