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Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Amy Bruzek brings unique brachial plexus, peripheral nerve expertise to neurosurgery team

The neurosurgery program at Children’s Minnesota has the largest team of pediatric neurosurgeons in the region, including Dr. Amy Bruzek, who joined the program last summer. Dr. Bruzek has special expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to treat brachial plexus injury, as well as single-level and multi-level laminectomies selective dorsal rhizotomies for spasticity.

MHA honors Hillery Shay with Retention and Resiliency award

Hillery is one of 40 hospital and health systems teams and individuals from across Minnesota recognized by MHA for their efforts to bolster the health care workforce and improve quality and safety.

Sam Githinji named a Black healthcare leader to know by Becker’s

Congratulations to Sam Githinji, chief information security officer (CISO) at Children’s Minnesota, for being honored as a Black healthcare leader to know by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Dr. Kade Goepferd honored in Chief’s inaugural The New Era of Leadership Awards

Children’s Minnesota is proud to announce that Dr. Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of Children’s Minnesota’s Gender Health program, has been recognized as one of 50 exceptional executive women and nonbinary people shaping the future of business with resilience by Chief’s inaugural The New Era of Leadership Awards.

Children’s Minnesota sleep center receives re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

The center treats all pediatric sleep disorders in infants, children and adolescents, some of which include difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep, sleep disorder breathing or obstructive sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders.

Children’s Minnesota earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

Children’s Minnesota is proud to announce it has been re-designated as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Children’s Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group receive re-accreditation as a Level 4 epilepsy center

Children’s Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group are pleased to announce the re-accreditation of their epilepsy monitoring unit as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

Children’s Minnesota clinical guidelines for health professionals cover more than 70 pediatric conditions

More than a dozen new and updated clinical practice guidelines for health professionals were added to the library offered by Children’s Minnesota. They are free and available for anyone to use. 

Star Gala inspires $2.3 million in giving to support Children’s Minnesota neuroscience program and first-of-its kind pediatric surgery suite

Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the 32nd annual Star Gala raised $2.3 million to benefit the nonprofit pediatric health system’s neuroscience program.

Children’s Minnesota social worker sets international mental health care standards for PCD patients

Over her nine years at Children’s Minnesota, Tami Vance, LICSW, cystic fibrosis (CF) and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) programs, not only shines as an outstanding social worker inside our walls, but she’s also an expert voice and advocate for PCD mental health care internationally.