May Symposiums on Tumors Will Draw Diverse Audiences
Two informative conferences on tumors will be held in mid-May: one is targeted to patients and families living with neurofibromatosis, their healthcare providers and researchers. The other conference focuses on groundbreaking brain tumor therapy and is directed toward healthcare providers and researchers.

It's official - we're Baby Friendly!
In February 2012, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, achieved the "Baby Friendly" designation.

College ballplayer looks to his return to baseball after new leukemia treatment
Twenty-two-years ago, John Wagner, MD, performed the first umbilical cord transplant for leukemia in the U.S. With the latest medical knowledge, Derrick Keller looks forward to playing baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University after all.

Conference will discuss emerging therapies for malignant brain tumors -- public welcome to register
Chris Moertel, MD and John Ohlfest, PhD from the pediatric cancer program at Amplatz Children’s Hospital discuss extraordinary emerging therapies for malignant brain tumors.

Florida State University head football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, make donation
Florida State University head football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, on March 4 presented the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital with a $500,000 donation from their Kidz1stFund™.

Volunteer Marsha Ovitz has won an 11 Who Care award
Marsha brings art and music to hospitalized children. The story features patients taking a break from their hospital routine to dance and play music. Marsha is the founder of Breanna’s Gift, named after her three year old granddaughter who died from a brain tumor.

Our Lactation Services Receive High Honors
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® and International Lactation Consultant Association recently recognized University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital for excellence in lactation care.

Our Hospital Designated a Family Support Program Site 
Our children's hospital was recently selected as a March of Dimes NICU Family Support program site—the only one in the Twin Cities and one of only two in the state.

March (1) to the Turtle Derby Kick-Off
Be there March 1 as we inch toward the starting line for the 2012 Turtle Derby June 21.

Learn more about Baby Quinn who is the youngest blood and marrow transplant patient at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. She is fighting a genetic condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa, or E-B.
 

Born with his heart outside hisbody, Baby Calvin is beginning to thrive, thanks to innovative care from Dr. St. Louis' team.
          
Eagan 3-year-old waits for a transplant. This touching story emphasizes the need for organ donors.

Anonymous donor triggers chain of three kidney transplants in two states
An person anonymously donated a kidney, which began a sequence of six surgeries, resulting in three people in two states receiving kidney transplants. University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital played a vital part in this exciting chain of events.

A fine distinction between an interior design concept and an interior design theme
A functional space that serves its technical requirements while benefitting patients and visitors.

Adopting internationally poses need for special medical and developmental guidance  
Minnesota Monthly reoprts on how the International Adoption Medicine Program at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital provides parents and children insight and resources to address the psychological and developmental needs of internationally adopted children.

Minnesota Vikings Adopt a Room
Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Leslie Frazier visited patietns recently and announced their $200,000 gift to adopt a room. Their endowed gift will equip a 6th floor patient room with technologies and amenities to support patient healing and comfort.

Architecture Minnesota Features New Hospital
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital is the cover story and video feature for this month’s Architecture Minnesota.  Check out the magazine layout…                 …and the video of the exterior.