Children’s in the news 11/5/2019
Children’s Minnesota experts were featured in a variety of news segments across broadcast, print and online media. The below are highlights of coverage from October 2019.
News
The latest Children’s Minnesota stories in the news and press releases from across our hospitals and clinics.
Patsy Stinchfield, PNP, honored with Nancy Ford Springer Health Achievement Award for vaccination advocacy work
Congratulations to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patsy Stinchfield on being selected by the National Meningitis Association (NMA) Board of Directors as this year’s recipient of NMA’s Nancy Ford Springer Health Achievement Award!
Children’s Minnesota nurse honored for dedication to diversity and advocacy work in 2019 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards
Eighteen Children's Minnesota nurses were honored during the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award, seventeen as finalists and one as a winner in the diversity and advocacy category.
Children’s Minnesota recognized for efforts to protect patients from influenza
Children’s Minnesota St. Paul campus was recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for achieving high influenza vaccination rates among facility employees during the 2018-19 flu season.
The 2019 AAP National Conference
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference brings together over 10,000 health care professionals from all over the United States to discuss and educate health professionals on the important, relevant and modern updates happening in pediatrics. This year’s conference is Oct. 25-29, 2019, in New Orleans, LA.
Discussing mental health with your child
Parents often have difficulty identifying when their child may be struggling with mental health. Just how big of an issue is this and how can parents support their child?
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal features in-depth interview with Children’s Minnesota CEO
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal sat down with Children's Minnesota President and CEO Dr. Marc Gorelick for an in-depth interview about his vision for Children’s Minnesota, changes in the health care system and why he loves working in pediatrics.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society honors Children’s Minnesota clinicians
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society honored two Children’s Minnesota clinicians from the Cancer and Blood Disorders Program with Lifeblood Awards in a ceremony last week.
Children’s Minnesota chief equity and inclusion officer receives award for efforts to support those with sickle cell disease
Honor to be presented during Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota annual gala
Becky Woitalewicz recognized as 2019 Top Women in Finance honoree
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce that Becky Woitalewicz, vice president of finance operations and former interim chief financial officer, has been selected by Finance & Commerce as a “2019 Top Women in Finance” honoree for her significant career achievements and impact on Children’s and our community.