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Children’s Minnesota combines medical-surgical inpatients

Children’s Minnesota has seen a decrease in patients seeking care at our facilities due to COVID-19. This decrease has been especially prominent in medical-surgical units as the result of postponed elective surgeries.

Children’s Minnesota Walk for Amazing goes virtual

To keep families and the community safe during the COVID-19 crisis, Children’s Minnesota has turned the 2020 Walk for Amazing into a virtual event.

Children’s Minnesota joins “A World of Hearts” movement

Amid the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Minnesota and its patients have joined the “A World of Hearts” movement to inspire hope.

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Children’s Minnesota expands Neonatal Virtual Care services

Children’s Minnesota is launching neonatal virtual care partnerships with six hospitals across Minnesota and in Wisconsin, giving them 24/7 access to Level IV neonatal expertise.

Children’s Minnesota announces Dave Lundal as Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology Services

As CIO, Lundal is responsible for the strategic direction and technical support of all information systems supporting Children’s Minnesota. He has more than 25 years of experience in health care information technology and leadership.

Children’s Minnesota receives $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to support pet healing program

MINNEAPOLIS – (January 9, 2019) – Children’s Minnesota received a $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to support the health care system’s Pets Assisting with Healing program in 2020. The grant will help fund program-related expenses including staffing, pet acquisition, training costs, equipment and supplies.

Monique DeWolf joins Children’s Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors

Children’s Minnesota Foundation announced the appointment of Monique DeWolf to its board of directors.

Children’s Minnesota Hospital Board of Directors Adds Five New Members

Children’s Minnesota announced the appointment of five new members to its hospital board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2020. Joining the hospital board of directors are Matt Bilunas, Linda Hall, Jim Leslie, Jill Schurtz and Carolyn Smallwood.

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

Children’s Minnesota announces new VP of Human Resources and VP of Strategy, Business Development and Innovation

MINNEAPOLIS (September 23, 2019) – Today, Children’s Minnesota announced two new appointments to its executive leadership team. Effective Sept. 23, Laurin Cathey assumes the role of vice president of human resources (HR) and Serge-Alain Wandji joins as the vice president of strategy, business development and innovation.