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New documentary details history of St. Paul-based Immunization Action Coalition

The documentary addresses the importance of vaccines by exploring the 30-year history of Immunization Action Coalition and its founder and executive director, Dr. Deborah Wexler.

Children’s Minnesota physician appointed inaugural holder of Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Research

Children’s Minnesota has the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest, caring for more than 58 percent of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders in Minnesota.

Sue Slocum selected as a 2020 Allocator Voice by Institutional Investor

Congratulations to Sue Slocum, chief investment officer at Children's Minnesota, for her recognition from Institutional Investor Network as a 2020 Industry Voice.

Dr. Gigi Chawla honored as one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business

Dr. Chawla is among 51 women recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities community.

Children’s Minnesota occupational therapist Courtney Cahow talks virtual care

Courtney Cahow, occupational therapist at Children’s Minnesota Maple Grove rehab clinic, tells her positive experience with virtual care and how she will use it to continue to enhance her practice.

Patsy Stinchfield named president-elect of National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Board of Directors

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patsy Stinchfield was recently named President-Elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Board of Directors 2020-2021.

Parents Kathy and John with twin boys Cian and Rory out in the woods.

Early diagnosis and intervention are key to treating twin to twin transfusion syndrome

The Midwest Fetal Care Center treats babies with high-risk conditions in utero.

188 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Children’s Minnesota is honored to have 188 physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2020 Top Doctors. The 24th edition of the list includes more than 824 doctors from across the Twin Cities in 47 specialties.

Children’s Minnesota reaffirms need to address structural racism, health disparities, among other issues

As a result of its 2019 community health needs assessment, Children’s Minnesota has identified five key issues that will guide the health system’s work going forward. Partnering with community stakeholders, Children’s Minnesota will prioritize addressing structural racism, health disparities, economic opportunity and income, mental health and developmental well-being and access to resources.

Children’s Minnesota ranks among Best Children’s Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report

With unmatched breadth of experts and specialty programs, Children’s Minnesota has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals, including recognition for the health care system’s leading pulmonology program.