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Amplatz Children's Hospital News
It's official - we're Baby Friendly!
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. Jump ahead to March, 2012, and with the latest medical knowledge, Derrick Keller looks forward to playing baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University after all.
Florida State University head football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, make donation
March 4, 2012, Florida State University head football coach Jimbo Fisher and his wife, Candi, 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
March 2012, 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
February 2012, 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
February 2012, 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.
Youngest Blood and Marrow Transplant Patient
Feb. 12, 2012, 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.
Baby Calvin is begining to thrive
Feb. 2, 2012, born with his heart outside his body, Baby Calvin is beginning to thrive, thanks to innovative care from Dr. St. Louis' team.
Organ Donations Always Needed
Feb. 1, 2012, 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
Jan. 25, 2012, when a person anonymously donated a kidney, it 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.
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital, an example of interior design theme
Dec. 21, 2011, New hospital is functional space that serves its technical requirements while benefiting patients and visitors.
Adopting internationally poses need for special medical and developmental guidance
December 2011, Minnesota Monthly reports 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
November 2011, Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Leslie Frazier visited patients 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.
