Trevor Eder-Zdechlik to ‘Lead the Team’ at Vikings game
Just a month ago, 14-year-old Trevor Eder-Zdechlik was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). It’s a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. While it’s rare for kids to have CML, there are...
View ArticleFive Question Friday: Jesse Stremcha
Give to the Max Day — Minnesota’s day of generosity – is just around the corner on Nov. 14. So, there’s no better time to interview Jesse Stremcha, who’s played a huge role in leading our online giving...
View ArticleBeat the flu, get vaccinated
By Patsy Stinchfield, MS, CPNP Patsy is a pediatric nurse practitioner and the director of infection prevention and The Children’s Immunization Project at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota....
View ArticleRecipe: Perfect pot roast
Nothing says comfort food like a perfectly tender pot roast with a pile of mashed potatoes. It’s a staple in my fall/winter cooking repertoire, and once you’ve tried it, I’m convinced it’ll become a...
View ArticleTraveling with kids during the holidays
Dr. Molly Martyn By Molly Martyn, MD With the holiday season coming, many families are making plans to travel to see family and friends. Airline travel with infants and young children can be both...
View ArticleFive Question Friday: Shannon Swanson
Meet Shannon Swanson, a nurse on our neurosurgery team. How long have you worked at Children’s? I’ve worked at Children’s for over 12 years. What’s a typical day like for you? My typical day is, well,...
View ArticleNoelle’s story: Overcoming a food allergy scare, one year later
Ask Noelle Dilley for her favorite song, and she’ll tell you it’s “The Climb.” It’s a song about struggle and overcoming. About never giving up in the face of adversity. Noelle knows an uphill...
View ArticleRecipe: Boneless stuffed turkey
If you don’t want to roast a whole turkey, or you’re just looking for a new tradition, try this boneless stuffed turkey breast. The butchery is easier than you think, but you can always have the...
View ArticleFive Question Friday: Susan Dicker
Meet Susan Dicker, a perinatal HIV nurse coordinator at Children’s. How long have you worked at Children’s? I’ve been here since this spring, April 5, 2013. But I actually started my nursing career...
View ArticleWorld AIDS Day: Getting to zero
Fatumata, whose name has been changed, is a 14-year-old girl who lived in Eastern Africa all of her life before coming to Minnesota in 2010. She grew up in a refugee camp with her younger brother and...
View ArticleGavin’s story: An epic battle against Joe Bully
Gavin is just one of the many brave kids that Children’s is proud to care for each year, and we couldn’t do it without your support. Your donation helps us provide Minnesota’s kids with some of the...
View ArticleWhy our experience with influenza has made getting vaccinated a priority
Guest post by Samara Postuma I’d always been a little indifferent toward flu shots. Of course, when I was pregnant I got vaccinated and always made sure my kids got vaccinated. But, it was “when we get...
View ArticleRecipe: Grandma’s meatloaf
If you’re on the fence about meatloaf, this recipe will certainly change your mind. With three different ground meats and a salty, smoky touch of bacon, this recipe has a rich, complex flavor profile...
View ArticleCan Christmas trees cause an allergic reaction?
Dr. Molly Martyn By Molly Martyn, MD While the sight and smell of a live Christmas tree is part of the holiday season for many, trees can also trigger allergies. Common symptoms include sneezing,...
View ArticleKatie’s story: Kindness can be its own special medicine
By Veronica Stoltz If you‘ve ever stood by your child’s bedside hoping and praying that he or she will recover, you may have made a few bargains with “The Universe.” Mine included a vow to pay close...
View ArticleMexican Hot Chocolate
This spiced Mexican-style hot chocolate is so easy to make at home, and a thousand times more delicious than pre-packaged Swiss Miss. There’s nothing better than a mug of hot chocolate during the...
View ArticleFive Question Friday: Jennifer Lissick
Jenniefer Lissick Meet Jennifer Lissick, a member of our pharmacy team! How long have you worked at Children’s? I started at Children’s in 2010 as a pharmacy resident and then was hired on as a staff...
View ArticleGavin Pierson to ‘Lead the Team’
Gavin Pierson, 7, and his neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Petronio In April 2012, Gavin Pierson was diagnosed with a brain tumor that he has since nicknamed Joe Bully. Gavin, 7, has undergone chemo therapy,...
View ArticleHave an active winter: Stay safe with these tips
Minnesota winters bring with them plenty of opportunity for fun in the snow and on the ice, especially when kids are home from school during winter break. Follow these tips to help keep you and your...
View ArticleStaying safe on the go: winter travel tips
Here in Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton just announced that all of Minnesota’s public schools would be closed Monday, Jan. 6. Why? The coldest temperatures in a decade are forecast to descend on much of...
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