Children's Minnesota

Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO, joined the Conversations with Chanda podcast to discuss his new book, "Saving our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis." Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gZcHWY2u Order Dr. Gorelick's book here: https://lnkd.in/gRBdVSjP

To celebrate 100 years of caring for kids, we're playing Trivia Tuesday!🎉Join in and learn fun facts about Children's Minnesota! Make sure to check back the next day to see the answer in the comments. This week, the question is:

Our kid expert, Sara Gonzalez Rodriguez, pediatric psychologist, will be part of a virtual panel discussion on the youth mental health crisis in Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 12, at noon. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gnrBKKb8

As we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we've been looking at our past. But we also want to look forward. Children's Minnesota wants to be here always for our patients and families.💙 #TheKidExperts Hear from Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO, to find out how we plan to do that: https://lnkd.in/dt7GBbJE 

Look good, do good.💇Get your haircut at participating Great Clips Inc. salons between Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school re-entry program! This program helps address the medical and emotional needs of a child returning to school after a cancer diagnosis or other serious illness.   Don't need a haircut or don't live near a participating salon? You can still donate: https://lnkd.in/gavNCqhk

Are you looking to make a difference in patient experience? Our Minneapolis team is hiring security officers! Security officers are responsible for the day-to-day activities of ensuring a safe and secure campus. Apply today to join us in providing life-changing care: https://bit.ly/4fR0Qdz ⬇️Phil, security officer, shares what he loves about working with kids. Connect with our team: Will Hobart, CHSS, Leslie Yang Ellis, Alyssa Kohler, Maddie Valentyn, Jordan Vandervelde and Crystle Illa. #workwithuschangelives

Children’s Minnesota and Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund are pleased to announce the new Hematology, Oncology Point of Care through Survivorship Research Endowment Fund.💙The $1 million cancer research endowment fund will support research by nurses and advanced practice practitioners aimed at addressing any stage of a patient’s care journey with a focus on the unique long-term physical, mental and social challenges patients can face months or years after completing cancer treatment. #TheKidExperts “We are grateful to the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund for this new investment in not only research at Children’s Minnesota, but our nurses and cancer survivorship,” said Caroline Njau, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient care services at Children’s Minnesota. “This generous support will give our kid experts the ability to explore new avenues for treatment and care that can improve the lives of children diagnosed with cancer.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmkr2_Fv

Thank you to Live Your Healthy Lyfe for having our #kidexperts at their block party again this year!💙 Our team had such a great time engaging in health-related conversations with the community and giving away items like books and fanny packs. The block party aims to elevate the quality of life for residents and support mental, physical and spiritual wellness by having health screenings, vaccinations, mental health consultations, a variety of Black-owned vendors, activities, music and more at the event.

Our team brought the Minnesota State Fair magic to our patient families, and it was simply fair-tastic!🎡🎆 There was live music performances, games, prizes, JonnyPops and other fair treats, face painting and so much more!

Brandon was born with a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery only 12 hours after he was born. Today, 22 years later, he finally got to meet Dr. David Overman, the surgeon who saved his life as a baby.💙 Read this heart-warming reunion story: https://lnkd.in/g_7s7zUn