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LGBTQ youth are often trying to navigate social and family relationships, which can include struggling with their spirituality. This struggle can itself lead to trauma. We talk with a special guest and expert on LGBTQ spirituality and trauma to learn some ways to support youth in these spaces. On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, listen to this conversation with Dr. Ian Wolfe, PhD, MA, RN, HEC-C, director of ethics at Children's Minnesota, and Dr. Cody Sanders, ordained Baptist minister and associate professor of congregational and community care leadership at Luther Seminary: https://lnkd.in/gTcPNeeR

Roman, a Children’s Minnesota patient, was diagnosed with leukemia last year. On Give to Kids Day, you are supporting kids facing cancer and blood disorders, just like Roman.??Today, Sept. 12, only, you can double the impact of your donation thanks to Prime Therapeutics. They are matching all gifts up to $25,000! Give now: https://lnkd.in/gDvxPw_m.

Our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Give to Kids Day kicks off on Sept. 12! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have up to $30,000 of matching opportunities, meaning your gift will be doubled! Your gift supports kids and families fighting cancer or a blood disorder: https://lnkd.in/gDvxPw_m. The fun continues – The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show from KDWB will be streaming live from Star Studio on our Minneapolis campus on Sept. 12 to help fundraise, make sure to tune in!??

We’re hiring a chief research officer (CRO) to join us in providing life-changing care to kids in Minnesota. The CRO will lead the scientific functions of Children’s Minnesota, including basic and applied research projects and the development of new clinical processes, technologies or products. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4eakkZ4 Connect with our team: Melissa Coulson, Alyssa Kohler, Jordan Vandervelde, Maddie Valentyn and Crystle Illa. #workwithuschangelives

Asitha Jayawardena, MD, MPH, pediatric otolaryngologist, and fellow kid experts in our ear, nose, throat (ENT) & facial plastic surgery department have published research in “The Laryngoscope." The study is titled, “Reduction of Antibiotic-Associated Conditions After Tympanostomy Tube Placement in Children.” #TheKidExperts Their conclusion further illustrates the benefit of ear tubes and should encourage early referral for tubes in kids with recurrent ear infections. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbzxKmve

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:

In 1989, when Meghan was just 9 months old, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Thanks to the care she received at Children's Minnesota, Meghan has been in remission since November 1990 and is now thriving. To celebrate our 100th anniversary at Children’s Minnesota, and in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re looking back on the impact our kid experts have had on patients and families in Minnesota and across the region. Meghan’s story: https://lnkd.in/gunH9Qis

One way providers can help children and teens with their mental health is to simply talk about it – don’t be afraid to ask. Here are tips from Children’s Minnesota psychologists about how to approach these important conversations, along with resources that may help.? #SuicidePreventionMonth Get advice from our?child psychologists about approaching the topic of suicide with pediatric patients: https://lnkd.in/gQpQyMii

Thomas, security officer, has been working at Children’s Minnesota for three years now. He is sharing more about his career and why he loves working here. #workwithuschangelives We’re hiring security officers! When you join Children's Minnesota, you take on truly life-changing work and you join a team that rallies around each other every step of the way. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ggpRjZ3V

Our hearts are with the families affected by the school shooting in Georgia.?? Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO, reflects on this tragedy and offers a solution for the future in his book, “Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_gxcuby