The Mighty Blog features stories from around Children’s Minnesota, as well as health and wellness information for raising healthy kids.

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Beating the odds and navigating the unknowns: baby Aria’s story

Baby Aria's parents learned their unborn child had a rare combination of medical diagnoses which she overcame with the help of a multi-disciplinary care team at Children's Minnesota and the Midwest Fetal Care Center.

Sunscreen and bug spray: what parents need to know

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares how to choose the right bug spray and sunscreen for your kids.

Primary care transition to adult health care

Transitioning to adult health care is one of the many changes that you'll have to make as you get older. Children's Minnesota is glad to be your partner in helping make this transition as smooth as possible. Learn more about planning for the transition, your options and what resources are available to help you.

Camille’s courage: experimental ‘tumor paint’ helps light the way for toddler’s brain tumor removal procedure

After an MRI scan detected a golf ball-sized tumor in Camille's brain, her family agreed to enroll her in a research trial underway at the time at Children’s Minnesota.

Referral testing technician shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Keasha Roan, referral testing technician, is sharing all her favorite things about working at Children's Minnesota.

Swimming safety tips

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, provides you with some water safety basics.

The 16 minutes that changed everything: Owen’s inspiring story

Owen is a smiling, giggling 3-month-old who has already been through more than most of us have in our lifetimes. Immediately after birth, Owen lost his life for 16 minutes. After resuscitation, Owen breathed life again.

Children’s Minnesota welcomes its first medical dog to aid patients

Children’s Minnesota is excited to welcome our first medical dog, Riggs, as part of our new medical dog program, thanks to donor support from the Teammates for Kids Foundation and Bond family.

Histotechnician shares her career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Danielle Payne, histotechnician, has been working at Children's Minnesota since September 2022. She will be sharing all her favorite things about working at Children's Minnesota.

Children’s Minnesota starts breast pump loaner program

We’re excited to announce that Children’s Minnesota now offers a free breast pump loaner program.