Awards & Recognition
We’re proud to honor our talented team by sharing recent honors, awards, presentations and published work from Children’s Minnesota staff.
Children’s Minnesota honored as one of Becker’s 2024 top places to work in healthcare
The healthcare organizations featured on the list are considered top-tier employers who assist in teammates’ professional and personal development, offer wellness benefits that address whole-person health, and provide opportunities to give back to the community. Read more here.
The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital recognized for excellent outcomes for Black patients by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News’ analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals in the U.S. identified just 26 hospitals nationwide achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Rising Stars
The 10th edition of the Top Doctors: Rising Stars list highlights up-and-coming physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less and are recognized for their achievements by peers. See the full list here.
Children’s Minnesota marketing and communications VP among 2024 Women in Business honorees
Hillery is among a prestigious group of 50 women recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities community. Learn more here.
Adriene Thornton named a 2024 Women Leaders Rising Star
The recognition celebrates outstanding contributions of women across the health care industry, highlighting their efforts in improving care delivery, promoting health equity, shaping policy, and advancing gender equality in health care leadership. Read about Adriene’s accomplishments here.
Dex Tuttle named 2023 Program Coordinator of the Year by Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The honor recognizes an injury prevention program coordinator who has developed and implemented local or statewide injury free program and/or policy initiatives that have resulted in improved outcomes. Read about Dex’s honor here.
Shukri Jumale named Notable Emerging Leader by Twin Cities Business
Shukri was recognized for her role in Midwest Fetal Care Center’s (MWFCC) equity project, which aims to ensure all communities have access to the expert care MWFCC provides unborn babies with complex medical conditions. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota recognized as Right Track’s first Employer of the Year
Children’s Minnesota has been selected as the recipient of the City of Saint Paul’s 2023 Right Track program’s first ever Employer of the Year. Read more here.
Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care honors two Children’s Minnesota programs
The Runaway Intervention Program (RIP) is among the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care’s 2023 Corman IMPACT Honors recipients. In addition, “The Role of Bias in De-escalation” training course is among the 2023 Corman IMPACT Honorable Mentions. Learn more here.
The Mother Baby Center locations at United and Mercy hospitals earn top ratings from U.S. News and World Report
The High Performing designation is the highest award a hospital can earn from U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings for hospitals providing maternity care. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota establishes first endowed chair for neonatology program
Dr. Tom George, system medical director of neonatology, has been named the organization’s first holder of the newly established Sit Investment Associates Chair in Neonatology following a generous $2 million gift from the Minneapolis-based investment firm. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota neurosurgery program recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a top spine and neuroscience program
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce Becker’s Hospital Review recognized the organization’s neurosurgery program on its list of 70 hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know in 2023. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota’s health equity team recognized as a finalist for The Root Cause Coalition’s 2023 Health Justice Award
The Health Justice Award recognizes organizations that have successfully implemented a program or intervention to reduce health disparities. Children’s Minnesota’s health equity team was recognized for championing community-based vaccine clinics for children and families. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota named a top employer for workforce diversity by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal selected the pediatric health care system for its 2023 Diversity in Workforces list. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota health equity team recognized for health equity improvement efforts
The Health Equity team at Children’s Minnesota has been honored as a Top Finalist for the 2023 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity by The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota named one of Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders
The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Read more about the honor here.
Laurin Cathey among Notable Leaders in Recruitment and Talent honorees
Twin Cities Business says the honorees on the list are expanding employee benefits, diversifying teams and aiding in growth strategies for their employers. Read about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as 2023 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly
The annual list was determined by a survey of thousands of licensed doctors in the Twin Cities, based on a list provided by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. See the list of Children’s Minnesota professional staff honorees here.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd honored by the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Children’s Minnesota congratulates Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, for winning the Eric Dick Child Advocacy Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota hospital board of directors Chair honored by Twin Cities Business magazine
Children’s Minnesota congratulates Dr. Archelle Georgiou, Chair of the Children’s Minnesota hospital board of directors, for her selection to the Twin Cities Business 2023 Notable Nonprofit Board Members list. Read more here.
Caroline Njau honored as a Notable BIPOC Executive
Caroline Njau, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, has been recognized as a 2023 Notable BIPOC Executive by Twin Cities Business. Learn more here.
Brenda McCormick honored as one of Becker’s 2023 Women CFOs to Know
The latest edition of the list honors 182 women CFOs for their dedication to enhancing the financial well-being of their hospitals and health systems. Learn more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota and its collaborative partners among U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals in 2 specialties
The annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist families and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions. Read about the programs recognized here.
Children’s Minnesota Kid Experts recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is honored to have 185 physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2023 Top Doctors. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota videos receive industry awards
Several videos produced by Children’s Minnesota have won industry awards from the Viddy Awards, Communicator Awards, and Telly Awards. Learn more about the awards.
Kid experts Dr. Samreen Vora and Meghan Simpson honored with Employer Support of the Guard’s Patriot Award
The U.S. Department of Defense Offices’ Employer Support of the Guard Patriot Award recognizes individuals for supporting employees who also serve in the National Guard or Reserve. Read more here.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd honored by Lavender Magazine’s 2023 Community Pride Awards
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, won a 2023 Community Pride Award from Lavender Magazine. Read more about the award here.
Dr. Timothy Lander recognized as a Notable LGBTQ Executive
Beyond being an expert surgeon, Dr. Lander was recognized for his keen vision for innovative solutions that not only improve the patient care experience, but also achieve new efficiencies. Read more about the honor here.
Brenda McCormick recognized as one of Becker’s 2023 CFOs to Know
The list honors 126 CFOs for their dedication to enhancing the financial wellbeing of their hospitals and health systems. Learn more here.
James Burroughs named a health system diversity, equity and inclusion officer to know by Becker’s
James is one of 86 DEI leaders who are directing efforts to create inclusive health care environments where everyone feels welcomed, valued and safe. Learn more about the honor here.
Dr. Emily Chapman named one of Becker’s Patient Safety Experts to Know
The list honors proponents of patient harm reduction, disease management, patient journey improvement and more. Learn more here.
Dr. Brianne Roby honored with prestigious Harris P. Mosher Award
The honor was given in recognition of the excellence of Dr. Roby’s thesis in otolaryngology clinical research. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota kid experts honored as 2023 TRUST Award winners
The awards celebrate 20 Minnesota-based women in health care who were nominated by their peers and are paving the way in five areas: collaboration & partnerships, community engagement, health & well-being, innovation, and leadership. Learn about the honorees here.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd receives Youth Champion Award from QUEERSPACE collective
The award is designed to recognize LGBTQ+ individuals who have shown a deep commitment in their personal and professional lives to create space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. Read more here.
Laurin Cathey receives MHA Workforce Innovation Award
Laurin was honored with the Hiring and Recruiting Leadership Award, which recognizes innovative recruiting and hiring initiatives focused on attracting new workers to an organization. Read more here.
Business Journal honors four Children’s Minnesota Kid Experts as 2023 Health Care Heroes
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) selected four of our Kid Experts™ as 2023 Health Care Heroes. Read more about the honorees here.
66 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Rising Stars by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
The ninth edition of the Top Doctors: Rising Stars list highlights up-and-coming physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less and are recognized for their achievements by peers. See the full list of Children’s Minnesota honorees here.
Adriene Thornton named a Black healthcare leader to know by Becker’s
The list honors Black leaders for their commitment to the health care field and recognizes that their viewpoints are crucial to the foundation of organizations, programs and partnerships that foster health equity and inclusion. Read more about Adriene’s accomplishment’s here.
Children’s Minnesota among Becker’s top places to work in health care
The list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their employees’ wellbeing, satisfaction and fulfillment. Read more here.
Caroline Njau among honorees at Celebrating the Sistas ceremony
The 16th annual event, held during Women’s History Month, recognized the outstanding achievements of 15 Black women in the Twin Cities. Learn more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota’s neurosurgery program selected as a top neurosurgery department by Becker’s Hospital Review
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce the organization’s neurosurgery program was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 54 hospitals and health systems with spine and neurosurgery programs to watch. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota’s DEI team receives honorable mention for the 2023 Winds of Change award
Children’s Minnesota congratulates our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team for receiving an honorable mention for the 2023 Winds of Change Award presented by The Forum on Workplace Inclusion. Read more here.
Lavender Magazine features Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd as January cover story
The cover of Lavender Magazine’s 2023 Health and Wellness issue features a familiar face – Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, medical director of the Children’s Minnesota Gender Health program. Read more here.
Caroline Njau named one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 under 40
The annual award celebrates 40 leaders in the Twin Cities region under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding professional successes while also contributing to their communities and showing leadership in their industries. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota oncology program honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that it was recognized among the list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs by Becker’s Hospital Review. Learn more here.
Caroline Njau honored as a Rising Star by Becker’s Hospital Review
The honor recognizes the rising stars in health care, focused on leaders with a diverse background from across the industry who are 40 years old or younger. Learn more here.
Brenda McCormick named Notable CFO by Twin Cities Business
Brenda McCormick, senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been recognized as one of Twin Cities Business magazine’s 2022 Notable Chief Financial Officers. Learn more about the honor here.
System Medical Director of Neonatology at Children’s Minnesota selected as a Notable Leader in Health Care
Children’s Minnesota congratulates Dr. Thomas George, system medical director of neonatology at Children’s Minnesota, for being one of 17 honorees selected as a 2022 Notable Leader in Health Care by Twin Cities Business magazine. Learn more here.
The Mother Baby Centers at Abbott Northwestern, United and Mercy hospitals earn top rating from U.S. News & World Report
The Mother Baby Center, a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota, is pleased to announce all three Mother Baby Centers in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Coon Rapids have been named as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota podcast wins platinum eHealthcare Leadership Award
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that Talking Pediatrics, our clinical pediatric podcast, won a platinum 2022 eHealthcare Leadership Award in the Best Digital Physician Engagement category. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota providers honored by March of Dimes as Heroes in Action
Three Children’s Minnesota health care providers were among those honored during the March of Dimes 2022 Heroes in Action awards ceremony in Minneapolis. Learn about the honorees here.
Children’s Minnesota among MHSCN’s 2022 Awards of Excellence winners
Children’s Minnesota received 3rd place in the Minnesota Health Strategy and Communication Network’s 2022 Awards of Excellence category of Best in Marketing for its Raise ‘Em Up campaign. Learn more about the awards here.
Children’s Minnesota marketing and communications VP honored by Twin Cities Business magazine
Congratulations to Hillery Shay, MBA, vice president of marketing and communications at Children’s Minnesota, for being named a 2022 Notable Leader in Marketing by Twin Cities Business magazine. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate 177 physicians who were recognized as 2022 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. See the full list here.
Dr. Gigi Chawla named 2022 Walter Ramsey Award honoree by Children’s Hospital Association
The Walter Ramsey Award honors a professional who has given their life’s work to the service of others, who has partnered with CHA to make a marked impact in pediatric health care, and who embodies the core CHA values of: integration, innovation, impact, and involvement. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota selected by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce Forbes magazine named us one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota recognized as top hospital for children by Twin Cities Business magazine
Children’s Minnesota is thrilled to announce our organization won the 2022 Best of Business Reader’s Choice Poll in the Hospital for Children category from Twin Cities Business magazine. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota named one of Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropists
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be named among the top Minnesota-based Corporate Philanthropists, man inaugural list by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Subscribers to the Business Journal can see the full list here.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd named 2022 Ellen Perrin Award for Excellence honoree
The honor from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on LGBT Health and Wellness recognizes the outstanding work Dr. Goepferd has done in advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families in Minnesota and the region. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota kid expert wins Minnesota Hospital Association’s Good Catch for Patient Safety Award
Children’s Minnesota congratulates Josh Scharback, nurse anesthetist at Children’s Minnesota, for winning the Minnesota Hospital Association’s 49th Good Catch for Patient Safety Award. Learn more about the award here.
Dave Lundal honored as one of Becker’s 2022 great children’s hospital CIOs to know
Congratulations to Dave Lundal, senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), for being recognized as one of Becker’s 23 Great Children’s Hospital CIOs to know 2022. Learn more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics clinics in Maple Grove and Plymouth recognized as Best Pediatric Practices 2022
Children’s Minnesota is honored to announce that two of its primary care clinics have been named the best in their community. Read more here.
James Burroughs named among 2022 most influential Black executives by Savoy Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected among Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. Learn more here.
Children’s Minnesota’s Community Connect program wins 2022 American Hospital Association Dick Davidson NOVA Award
The Community Connect program at Children’s Minnesota was selected as one of five programs to win the 2022 American Hospital Association (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award. Read about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota receives Twins of the Year award from the World Federation of Hemophilia
The World Federation of Hemophilia honored the Children’s Minnesota Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders and our twin organization, Tikur Anbessa Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Twins of the Year for 2021. Learn more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is honored to have 173 physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2022 Top Doctors. The 26th edition of the list includes hundreds of local physicians from across the Twin Cities in multiple specialties. See the full list of physicians here.
Children’s Minnesota ranks among Best Children’s Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report
The Kid Experts at Children’s Minnesota have once again been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, sharing a ranking for cardiology and heart surgery with Mayo Clinic, as well as ranking for pulmonology and lung surgery and nephrology. Read more about the recognition here.
James Burroughs among 2022 Twin Cities Business Notable DEI Executives
James Burroughs, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was named a 2022 Notable Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Executive by Twin Cities Business. Learn more about the honor here.
Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd and Jamie Winter named 2022 Health Care Heroes by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Children’s Minnesota kid experts, Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd (they/she), chief education officer and medical director of the Gender Health program, and Jamie Winter (she/her), RN, MBA, director of mental health services, have been recognized as 2022 Health Care Heroes by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Read more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality
Children’s Minnesota received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index. Learn more about the designation here.
85 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Rising Stars by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
The eighth edition of the Top Doctors: Rising Stars list highlights up-and-coming physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less and are recognized for their achievements by peers. Read more here.
Caroline Njau honored as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that Caroline Njau, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, is one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders of 2022. Learn about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota recognized as a 2021 Community Partner by AchieveMpls
Children’s Minnesota is proud to partner with AchieveMpls and provide internships for diverse high school and college students through our equity and inclusion (E&I) internship program. Learn more about the recognition here.
Dr. Marc Gorelick honored as one of Becker’s great leaders in health care
Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO, was recognized as one of the Great Leaders in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Hospital Review. Learn more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota Chief Nursing Officer accepts inaugural Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership Award on behalf of Minnesota frontline health care heroes
Minnesota frontline health care workers received the 2021 Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership Award. Caroline Njau, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Children’s Minnesota, accepted the award on behalf of every frontline health care worker statewide. This recognition honors Minnesota’s health care heroes’ service and sacrifice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the award here.
Dr. Michael Richards receives 2021 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Infrastructure Grant
Dr. Michael Richards has been awarded a $50,000 infrastructure grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants. Learn more about the grant here.
Community Connect recognized by The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente
The Community Connect program at Children’s Minnesota was selected as a Top Finalist for the inaugural Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity by The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente. Read more about the recognition here.
James Burroughs receives 2021 Champion of Change Award
The award recognizes James for being a catalyst for change throughout his career — committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in school districts, state government and health care. Read more about the recognition here.
Dave Lundal among finalists for CIO of the Year Orbie Awards
The awards honor chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Lundal was among four finalists in the nonprofit/public sector category. Read more about the honor here.
185 Children’s Minnesota physicians named Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate 185 physicians who were recognized as 2021 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. See the full list of honorees here.
James Burroughs among Minnesota Lawyer’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards honorees
Congratulations to James Burroughs, vice president, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, for being selected as one of Minnesota Lawyer’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards honorees for 2021. Read more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics clinics in Maple Grove and Plymouth rank as the Best Pediatric Practices
Children’s Minnesota’s primary care clinics were named the Best Pediatric Practices in Maple Grove and Plymouth for 2021.
168 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is honored to have 168 physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2021 Top Doctors. The 25th edition of the list includes 816 local physicians from across the Twin Cities in 46 specialties. Read the list of physicians here.
Children’s Minnesota’s pulmonology, diabetes and nephrology programs recognized among the best programs in the country
Children’s Minnesota has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22, ranking for the health care system’s pulmonology, diabetes and nephrology programs. Learn more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Rising Stars by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 63 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2020 “Rising Stars.” The list includes doctors in 46 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. Learn who made the list here.
Patsy Stinchfield among Notable Heroes in Health Care 2020
Patsy is among several health care industry professionals who have shown the ability to effect change, demonstrated a willingness to share expertise, and are committed to working toward solutions that improve lives in our community. Learn more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota earns national recognition for promoting organ, eye and tissue donation
Children’s Minnesota earned platinum level recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state through the Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. Learn more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota receives National Committee for Quality Assurance Accreditation for credentialing services
The Children’s Minnesota Professional Staff Services Credentialing team has received the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Accreditation in Credentialing/Recredentialing. NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Read more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota nurse appointed to the Minnesota Board of Nursing
Latasha Lee, RN, was appointed by Governor Tim Walz to the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Latasha is a nurse on the Minneapolis float team and is an active member of the Black Employee Empowerment Network employee resource group. Learn more about Latasha’s new position here.
Children’s Minnesota CFO among Finance & Commerce’s Top Women in Finance
Children’s Minnesota CFO, Brenda McCormick, has been named an honoree for the 2020 Top Women in Finance award with Finance & Commerce magazine. Brenda is among the Circle of Excellence honorees, as this is her second time to receive the award. Finance & Commerce’s Top Women in Finance honors program recognizes women who are making an impact not only in their professions but also in their communities in Minnesota. Read more about the recognition here.
Midwest Fetal Care Center and The Mother Baby Center honored for design
The Midwest Fetal Care Center in Minneapolis and The Mother Baby Center in St. Paul, both collaborations between Children’s Minnesota and Allina Health, were featured in Minnesota Physician magazine’s Health Care Architecture and Design Honor Roll 2020. Learn more about the recognition here.
Children’s Minnesota CFO among Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2020 CFO of the Year honorees
Children’s Minnesota CFO, Brenda McCormick, has been named an honoree for the 2020 CFO of the Year award by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Brenda is among a few select honorees recognized for their vital role in making businesses, institutions and nonprofits successful. Read more about the award here.
161 Children’s Minnesota physicians named Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate 161 physicians who were recognized as 2020 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The 2020 list includes more than 900 physicians from the Twin Cities in 70 specialties. Read more about the list here.
Children’s Minnesota earns LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer designation from Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The designation builds on Children’s Minnesota’s dedication to serving as an essential partner and resource for LGBTQ youth and families along their journey, and our commitment to being an equitable and inclusive employer. Read more about the designation here.
Children’s Minnesota named a “Best of Business” finalist in Twin Cities Business Magazine
Children’s Minnesota was selected as a Best of Business finalist by Twin Cities Business Magazine in the hospital category in 2020. Read more about the recognition.
Children’s Minnesota receives Practice Transition Accreditation Program
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that it has received accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®). The Practice Transition Accreditation Program sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that transition registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into new practice settings.
Children’s Minnesota physician appointed inaugural holder of Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Research
Dr. Kris Ann Schultz has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Research. The award honors Dr. Kris Ann Schultz’ clinical and academic accomplishments in the field of
childhood cancer research. Learn more about her appointment here.
Sue Slocum selected as a 2020 Allocator Voice by Institutional Investor
Congratulations to Sue Slocum, chief investment officer, for her recognition from Institutional Investor Network as a 2020 Industry Voice; an initiative which features a prominent consortium of peer-nominated allocators from across the globe, with the goal to inspire the finance industry with stories, interviews and tools to weave into everyday practices. Learn more about the award here.
Dr. Gigi Chawla honored as one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, has been named an honoree of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2020 Women in Business award. Dr. Chawla is among 51 women recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities community. Click here to read more.
188 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is honored to have 188 physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2020 Top Doctors. The 24th edition of the list includes more than 824 doctors from across the Twin Cities in 47 specialties. See the full list of our featured doctors here.
Children’s Minnesota ranks among Best Children’s Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report
With unmatched breadth of experts and specialty programs, Children’s Minnesota has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals, including recognition for the health care system’s leading pulmonology program. Read more here.
Children’s Minnesota honored with Bronze Stevie Award winner in 2020 American Business Awards
Children’s Minnesota was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Communications or Public Relations Campaign of the Year—Healthcare category in the 18th Annual American Business awards. The honor was given for the public relations campaign to launch the Children’s Minnesota Gender Health program. Read more about the honor here.
Children’s Minnesota CEO among ‘Most Admired’
Children’s Minnesota CEO and President, Dr. Marc Gorelick, has been named one of the “2020 Most Admired CEOs” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Dr. Gorelick is among 10 Minnesota honorees recognized for professional achievements, community involvement and steady leadership. Click here to view the complete article.
64 Children’s Minnesota doctors recognized as “Rising Stars” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 64 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2020 “Rising Stars.” The sixth edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list includes 436 doctors in 46 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. See the full list of recognized physicians.
Patsy Stinchfield, PNP, honored with Nancy Ford Springer Health Achievement Award for vaccination advocacy work
The National Meningitis Association (NMA) Board of Directors awarded Patsy the Nancy Ford Springer Health Achievement Award for her longstanding commitment to NMA and her national advocacy across the spectrum from childhood and teen vaccines to flu shots for health care professionals. Read more about Pasty’s award here.
Children’s Minnesota and Capture receive Honorable Mention in Ragan’s Health Care PR and Marketing Awards for patient family video
Children’s Minnesota and Capture received honorable mention in the 2019 Ragan’s Health Care PR and Marketing Awards in the video category for the Star Gala Koch Family Video. Ragan’s award celebrates teams, organizations, consultants and agencies who have redefined the field with their groundbreaking work. See the full list of winners here.
Children’s Minnesota nurse honored for dedication to diversity and advocacy work in 2019 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards
Jenne Hongosh, Children’s Minnesota home care nurse, received a March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award in the diversity and advocacy category for her dedication to personalizing care for her patients by learning about their unique backgrounds and experiences. Read more about her commitment here.
Children’s Minnesota recognized for efforts to protect patients from influenza
Children’s St. Paul campus was among 69 hospitals and nursing homes from around the state recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health for achieving high influenza vaccinations rates among facility employees during the 2018-2019 flu season. Read more about Children’s Minnesota’s flu prevention efforts here.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society honors Children’s Minnesota clinicians
Myndy Livingston, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Dr. Bruce Bostrom, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist, were awarded the Lifeblood of Caregiving and Lifeblood of Healthcare awards, respectively, by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Read more about their work here.
Children’s Minnesota chief equity and inclusion officer receives award for efforts to support those with sickle cell disease
James Burroughs, Children’s Minnesota’s chief equity and inclusion officer, has won the Sickle Cell Health Champion Award from the Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota for his unyielding commitment to promoting and advancing issues pertaining to sickle cell disease. Read more about his efforts here.
Becky Woitalewicz recognized as 2019 Top Women in Finance honoree
Finance & Commerce has selected Children’s Minnesota vice president of finance, Becky Woitalewicz, as a “Top Woman in Finance” honoree for her significant career achievements and impact on Children’s Minnesota and our community. Read more about Becky’s accomplishments here.
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate the 173 physicians who were recognized as 2019 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The annual list is determined by a survey of 10,000 licensed Minnesota doctors who were asked to name up to three doctors in a specialty category. See the full list of Children’s Minnesota’s Top Doctors here.
Children’s Minnesota nurse receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Children’s Minnesota is proud to announce that Martha Dugan, APRN, CNP, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2019 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine “Outstanding Nurses” Awards. This year marks the eighth year of the Outstanding Nurses Awards, which honors nurses impacting their communities. Read more about her achievement here.
Sue Slocum recognized as Top 30 Health Care Chief Investment Officers
Sue Slocum, chief investment officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected at one of Trusted Insight’s Top 30 Health Care Chief Investment Officer. Read more about her achievement here!
188 Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 188 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2019 Top Doctors. The 23rd edition of the list includes more than 819 doctors from across the Twin Cities in 45 specialties. The Top Doctors are all listed in the July issue of the magazine. Read more about our Top Doctors here!
11 Children’s Minnesota nurses honored as “Outstanding Nurses” finalists
Children’s Minnesota is proud to announce that 11 of our nurses have been named finalists in the 2019 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine “Outstanding Nurses” Awards. This year marks the eighth year of the Outstanding Nurses Awards, which honors nurses impacting their communities. You can learn more about our outstanding nurses here.
Children’s Minnesota receives four national U.S. News & World Report rankings
U.S. News & World Report announced that Children’s Minnesota has been named one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking the pediatric system for four key specialty areas in its 2019-2020 rankings released online Tuesday. Children’s Minnesota is among the top 50 facilities, ranking No. 38 in pulmonology, No. 42 in diabetes and endocrinology, No. 43 in neonatology, and No. 28 in the joint nephrology program with Masonic Children’s Hospital. Read more about the rankings here.
Dr. Sheldon Berkowitz honored with Trust Builder Award
Dr. Sheldon Berkowitz, MD, recently received the TrustHCS Trust Builder Award for his work with Children’s Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program. The Trust Builder Awards highlight those who have succeeded in building trust among their health care peers. Congratulations to Dr. Berkowitz! Read more about the award.
64 Children’s Minnesota doctors recognized as “Rising Stars” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 64 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2019 “Rising Stars.” The fifth edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list includes 406 doctors in 44 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. See the full list of recognized physicians.
Samreen Vora, MD, recipient of the Emerging Leader award
Congratulations to Dr. Samreen Vora, medical director of the simulation center, for receiving the Emerging Leader award from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Emergency Medicine Section. Dr. Vora was recognized for her innovative approach to teaching and inter-professional education activities throughout the organization. Read more about Dr. Vora’s recognition.
Anna Youngerman honored as one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2019 Women in Business
Anna Youngerman, Chief Value Officer for Children’s Minnesota and President of Children’s Health Network, was named an honoree of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2019 Women in Business award. Anna is among 50 women recognized for their professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities community. Read more about Anna’s award.
Community Connect Receives Minnesota Department of Health Healthcare Innovation Award
Care teams at Children’s Minnesota’s Minneapolis and St. Paul general pediatrics clinics received an award for innovative work in connecting pediatric patients and their families to community resources that support health and well-being through the Community Connect program. Children’s Minnesota was one of two organizations honored by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Care Homes program at its annual conference. Read more about this honor.
Maria Christu recipient of Women’s Health Leadership TRUST award
Congratulations to Maria Christu, JD, chief legal officer and vice president of advocacy and health policy, for being selected as a recipient of the 2019 Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Collaboration and Partnerships award! This award “honors a woman who is building partnerships within an organization or forging collaborative external relationships that address a common goal where both parties benefit.” Read more about Maria’s recognition for her efforts around Children’s Healthcare Legal Partnership.
Children’s Minnesota earns distinction as Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center
Children’s Minnesota has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons. This is the highest level of distinction for health systems that perform complex surgical procedures in newborns, children and teens. Children’s Minnesota is the first and only hospital system in Minnesota and the thirteenth center in the nation to earn Level I verification. Read more about this distinction.
Children’s Minnesota nurses honored with DAISY Award for nursing excellence
Congratulations to four nurses who were honored with a DAISY Award on Jan. 15 for their above-and-beyond care at Children’s Minnesota. DAISY Award recipients personify Children’s Minnesota’s remarkable patient experiences and are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community. The January 2019 DAISY Award recipients include Melissa Elliot, BSN, RN; Bonnie Bice, RN, CCRN, RNC-LRN; Grace Watson, BSN, RN; and Nicole Woodsworth, MSN, RN, CPN. Read the full story here.
Children’s Minnesota Outstanding Nurses recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Children’s Minnesota nurses represented 11 of the Outstanding Nurses finalists and three individuals were awarded the honor by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. The award for Outstanding Nurse in a clinic setting went to Janyce Majkozak, Children’s Minnesota McNeely Diabetes Clinic. The award for Outstanding Nurse in Intensive Care went to Natalie Wilson, Children’s Minnesota St. Paul. The award for Outstanding Nurse in Women’s Health went to Bethany Beattie, United Hospital, the Mother Baby Center. Congratulations to all of the nurses recognized! View the full list of winners.
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Congratulations to the 158 physicians who were recognized as 2018 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The annual list is determined by a survey of 10,000 licensed Minnesota doctors who were asked to name up to three doctors in a specialty category. View the full list of recognized physicians.
Dr. Kelly Han, first recipient of The Jon DeHaan Foundation Award for Innovation in Cardiology
Dr. Kelly Han, Director of Advanced Congenital Cardiac Imaging at the Minneapolis Heart Institute and Children’s Heart Clinic at Children’s Minnesota has been selected as the recipient of the first The Jon DeHaan Foundation Award for Innovation in Cardiology. According to the Jon DeHaan Foundation, Dr. Han “is being recognized by the Foundation for her outstanding contributions to improving both safety and quality of imaging Congenital Heart Disease in adults, children, and infants.” Congratulations Dr. Han! Read more about the award.
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 197 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2018 Top Doctors. The 22nd edition of the list includes more than 800 doctors in 45 specialties from across the Twin Cities. Physicians were asked to nominate one or more doctors (excluding themselves) whom they would choose if they or a loved one were seeking medical care. See the full list of recognized physicians.
Children’s Minnesota selected by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital
Children’s Minnesota has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital, with the pulmonology program ranking 33rd and the diabetes and endocrinology program ranking 42nd among the nation’s top 50 programs for 2018-2019. Additionally, in partnership with University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Children’s Minnesota ranked 33rd in nephrology. The 12th annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings recognize the top 50 pediatric facilities across the U.S. in 10 pediatric specialties. Read more about our rankings.
Jennifer Olson featured on Minnesota Business’s The (Real) Power 50 list
Jennifer Olson, senior vice president system operations and chief strategy officer, was featured on Minnesota Business’s The (Real) Power 50 list. This list includes honorees that are “bettering the community, shaping the business world and making a difference.” Congratulations to Jennifer Olson! Read more about the award.
Dr. Angela Goepferd selected as Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Business of Pride honoree
Dr. Angela Goepferd, director of medical education at Children’s Minnesota, was selected as a 2018 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Business of Pride honoree. The awards showcase “outstanding LGBTQ business leaders in the Twin Cities metro area who are making a difference in advancing equality in the business world and community, as well as demonstrating their own professional successes.” Congratulations to Dr. Goepferd! Read more about the award.
Jennifer Olson selected as Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business honoree
Jennifer Olson, senior vice president system operations and chief strategy officer at Children’s Minnesota, was selected as a 2018 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business honoree. This year’s awards recognize women for their professional achievements, leadership and contributions to the broader Twin Cities community. Congratulations to Jennifer Olson! Read more about the award.
Children’s Minnesota 2018 “Rising Stars” recognized by Mpls.St. Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 65 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2018 “Rising Stars.” This is the fourth edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list, which highlights outstanding physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less. This year’s list includes 378 doctors in 40 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. See the full list of recognized physicians »
Children’s Minnesota receives Magnet® Recognition Program Designation
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce that it has received the prestigious Magnet® Recognition Program designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Considered the gold standard in nursing excellence, Magnet designation recognizes quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. Children’s Minnesota is the only pediatric hospital in the state to earn this coveted honor. Read more about the designation.
Kelly Wolfe, director of public affairs and policy, chosen for the 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholars
Congratulations to Kelly Wolfe, director of public affairs and policy, who was selected as one of 59 scholars chosen for the 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) fourth annual class. PLS “serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of leaders brought together to collaborate and make a difference in the world.” Learn more about the honor here ».
Children’s Minnesota was awarded gold status on The Minnesota Department of Health
Children’s Minnesota was awarded gold status on The Minnesota Department of Health Antibiotic Honor Roll for practicing commitment, action and collaboration to antibiotic stewardship. Children’s Minnesota was one of 15 hospitals to receive the highest honor. Learn more about the list of facilities here » .
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Congratulations to the 155 physicians who were recognized as 2017 Top Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The annual list is determined by a survey of 10,000 licensed Minnesota doctors who were asked to name up to three doctors in a specialty category. See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Children’s Minnesota selected as best hospital in Twin Cities Business Magazine’s Best of Business 2017
Nominated by readers and based on additional awards and honors given to each organization, the magazine published this annual list, showcasing the best companies in Minnesota. Learn more about Children’s Minnesota’s award.
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 196 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2017 Top Doctors. The 21st edition of the list includes more than 800 doctors from across the Twin Cities. Physicians were asked to nominate one or more doctors (excluding themselves) whom they would choose if they or a loved one were seeking medical care. See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Children’s Minnesota ranked top pediatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Children’s Minnesota has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as Best Children’s Hospital, with the pulmonology program ranking 34th in the nation. Additionally, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, Children’s Minnesota was ranked 31st in nephrology in the nation for 2017-2018. Read more about the awards and rankings.
Minnesota Hospital Association gives Children’s Minnesota Patient Safety Improvement Award
Children’s Minnesota was given the Patient Safety Improvement Award by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for the Comfort Promise campaign. Learn more about the award.
Children’s Minnesota recognized by Solutions for Patient Safety
Children’s Minnesota was selected as the April Solutions for Patient Safety Hospital of the Month due to achieving 100% outcome data submission since 2014 and greater than 90% bundle process reliability on several hospital-acquired conditions (HACs).
Children’s Minnesota “Rising Stars” recognized by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 79 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2017 “Rising Stars.” This is the third edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list, which highlights outstanding physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less. This year’s list includes 383 doctors in 43 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. Candidates were evaluated on myriad factors, including (but not limited to) professional achievement, review by an expert physician panel, extensive research and disciplinary history. Only doctors who received the highest total points from the surveys, research and blue-ribbon panel were selected to this list. See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Children’s Minnesota Best Doctors recognized by Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Children’s Minnesota is proud to congratulate the 99 physicians who were recognized as 2016 Best Doctors by Minnesota Monthly magazine. The annual list is determined by a survey of 10,000 licensed Minnesota doctors who were asked, “If you or a loved one needed medical care, which doctor would you recommend?” See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Children’s Minnesota Top Doctors recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 205 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2016 Top Doctors. The 20th edition of the list includes nearly 864 doctors from across the Twin Cities. More than 5,000 licensed metro-area physicians and registered nurses were asked to nominate one or more doctors (excluding themselves) whom they would choose if they or a loved one were seeking medical care. From there, candidates were grouped into 45 specialties and evaluated by a blue-ribbon panel for their peer recognition, professional achievement and disciplinary history. See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Children’s Minnesota ranked top pediatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Children’s Minnesota has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as Best Children’s Hospital, with the pulmonology program ranking 33rd and the diabetes and endocrinology program ranking 49th among the nation’s top 50 programs for 2016-2017. This is the tenth consecutive year that Children’s Minnesota has been named in the rankings, which list the 50 best-performing hospitals and in 10 pediatric specialties. Read more »
Children’s Minnesota “Rising Stars” recognized by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Congratulations to the 61 Children’s Minnesota physicians recognized by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as 2016 “Rising Stars”. This is the second edition of the Top Doctors Rising Stars list, which highlights outstanding physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less. This year’s list includes 318 doctors in 44 specialties, who were selected after a peer-nomination process. Candidates were evaluated on myriad factors, including (but not limited to) professional achievement, review by an expert panel, extensive research and disciplinary history. Only doctors who received the highest total points from the surveys, research and blue-ribbon panel were selected to this list. See the full list of recognized physicians here ».
Bobbie Carroll named one of the Most Powerful Women in Health Care IT by Health Data Management
Bobbie Carroll, senior director of patient safety and clinical informatics at Children’s Minnesota, was recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Health Care IT by Health Data Management. Carroll has 22 years of experience working in health care and helped Children’s Minnesota become the first pediatric hospital in the nation to have a truly full-loop bar code medication administration system. She talks about the importance of trust and respect among professionals in a health care setting to ensure the kids always come first. Read the full story via Health Data Management: Spotlight: Children’s Hospitals and Clinics’ Bobbie Carroll ».
Dr. Laura Gandrud receives the 2016 “Consumer/Patient Experience Award” from Women’s Health Leadership TRUST
Join Children’s Minnesota in congratulating Dr. Laura Gandrud, pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s McNeely Pediatric Diabetes Center for receiving the 2016 “Consumer/Patient Experience Award” from Women’s Health Leadership TRUST for her work in finding better ways to treat and care for pediatric type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. Her most notable research aims to channel her young patients’ passion for smart phones and technology into new approaches for managing diabetes.
Donna Eull named finalist for “Health and Wellness Innovation”
Congratulations to Donna Eull, Children’s Minnesota clinical practice specialist for pain, palliative and integrative medicine who was a finalist for the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST “Health & Wellness Innovation” award. Donna helps lead Children’s Comfort Promise », a campaign to prevent and treat acute and procedural pain in babies, children and adolescents.