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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A message to the people of Kansas City

We offer our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the horrific shooting. We must do better, especially for our children.

Photos: Children’s Minnesota NICU babies celebrate Valentine’s Day

These precious patient pictures are from the neonatal intensive care units at Children’s Minnesota and The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota.

Temi’s birthday wish: A new heart

Temi was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and placed on a heart transplant list only a few weeks after her birthday in 2023. She’s been in the cardiovascular care center (CVCC) at Children’s Minnesota with her family by her side ever since wishing for one thing - a new heart.

Surgical technologist shares her two-year career experience at Children’s Minnesota

Rachel, surgical technologist, has been working at Children's Minnesota for two years. Take a look into her career and what inspires her to do what she does.

Governor Tim Walz proclaims Feb. 13, 2024, “Children’s Minnesota Day”

In celebration of Children's Minnesota's 100-year anniversary, Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Feb. 13, 2024, “Children’s Minnesota Day” in the state of Minnesota.

Levi’s brave mental health journey

Levi’s care journey has been a long and winding road since his birth – from procedures to help with his spina bifida, to combatting the severe pain of his spinal disorder; to overcoming the anguish of his mental health crisis.

Baby Hallie thrives after surviving high-risk birth defect

Baby Hallie’s care journey started before she was born, and includes surgery to repair a rare abdominal wall defect when she was a few days old.

Children’s Minnesota recognized as Right Track’s first Employer of the Year

We are excited to share that Children’s Minnesota has been selected as the recipient of the City of Saint Paul’s Right Track program’s first ever Employer of the Year!

Managing indoor allergens for kids

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, is providing tips to manage indoor winter allergies.

Milk and kids – recommendations from a pediatrician

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, is here to help families decide what’s best for their kids when it comes to milk.