Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Amy Bruzek brings unique expertise to team |
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Dr. Amy Bruzek, the newest kid expert on Children’s Minnesota’s neurosurgery team, brings special expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to treat brachial plexus injury, as well as single-level and multi-level laminectomy selective dorsal rhizotomies for spasticity. Dr. Bruzek has trained with some of the world’s leading neurosurgeons on these highly specialized techniques and is eager to help expand the neurosurgery program at Children’s Minnesota with her services.
Brachial plexus injuries occur during birth in 1 to 2 births per 1,000. Other pediatric brachial plexus injuries are often due to sports injuries, falls or accidents. Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a spinal surgery that can permanently reduce leg spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
Dr. Bruzek joined Children’s Minnesota in August 2023. Read more about her background and services here.
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Mental health day program expands to kids ages 6 and older in Roseville |
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Kids as young as six years old can now receive treatment at the partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Children’s Minnesota Mental Health Specialty Clinic in Roseville. The PHP provides structured, outpatient therapy for children and teens struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns in lieu of in-patient hospitalization, or as a step down in care for kids who have been in a 24-hour treatment program.
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Therapy strategies differ for teens, adolescents, and younger kids and the Roseville PHP offers services and facilities that meet the needs of kids in each age group it serves, including sensory tools, play therapy and the on-site gym that allow providers to work and connect with the younger patients.
The Roseville location in the east Twin Cities metro area opened in January 2023; the program expanded care to treat kids ages 6-18 in January 2024. Read more about the partial hospitalization program expansion here.
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| Register Now: Midwest Fetal Symposium, Oct. 25, 2024 |
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Maternal fetal specialists, OB/GYNs, and health professionals interested in maternal fetal medicine won’t want to miss the exciting one-day symposium from Midwest Fetal Care Center, “Nurturing New Beginnings,” to learn about the latest in fetal care available for some of the most complex conditions. Fetal medicine expert Dr. Kenneth Moise, Jr. is the keynote speaker and will present cutting-edge research and treatment for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Speakers from Midwest Fetal Care Center, a collaboration between Children's Minnesota and Allina Health, will also be featured.
Additional topics highlighted during the symposium include:
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- Complex multiple gestations
- Complex fetal surgeries
- Prenatal diagnosis and postnatal care of abdominal wall defects
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Fetal cardiac assessment
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October 25, 2024
Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Community and Education Center | Allina Health 2800 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Register for the symposium here.
Allina Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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The Mother Baby Center at United Hospital among best for Black maternal health: U.S. News & World Report |
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A recent U.S. News & World Report analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals in the U.S. identified just 26 hospitals – including The Mother Baby Center in St. Paul – for achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients. The Mother Baby Center is a partnership between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of our teams at The Mother Baby Center,” said Dr. William Wagner, interim vice president, Women’s Health Services at Allina Health.
Read more about the recognition here.
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Join us at the Twin Cities Pediatric Update, Sept. 19-20, 2024 |
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Reserve your spot now for the 6th annual 2024 Twin Cities Pediatric Update!
Join us for this two-day conference to help you stay current on what's new in pediatrics and relevant to your practice. The conference features a variety of plenary sessions, including three keynote speakers that have been announced:
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Cori Cross, MD. Dr. Cross is an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) spokesperson and uses this platform to advocate for children and educate the public on pediatric and public health issues.
- Tiffany Munzer, MD. Dr. Munzer is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and digital media researcher at the University of Michigan. Her recent work examined how the pandemic shaped families’ digital media experiences.
- Teddie Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP. Dr. Potter is a clinical professor and the director of planetary health and environmental justice for the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. She is committed to climate change and planetary health education.
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The Twin Cities Pediatric Update is hosted by Children’s Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics, and the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP).
Participants have the option to attend the conference in-person at the Wilf Family Center at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, or virtually. Presentations will not be recorded for viewing post-course. Completion of the evaluation is required to claim course credit. Register today!
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| Talking Pediatrics podcast
Join us as we bring intriguing stories and relevant pediatric health care information and partner with you in the care of your patients. Our guests, data, ideas and practical tips will surprise, challenge and perhaps change how you care for kids.
Listen to previously recorded Talking Pediatrics: Ethics of Harm Reduction in Pediatrics
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