Children's Minnesota Community & Advocacy

Want to get the latest information on policies that impact children's health? Join the @ChildrensMN Advocacy Network. We will let you know when there are opportunities to engage with your legislators on important issues. childrensmn.org/support-childr…

NEW: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark Advisory declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis with devastating and far-reaching consequences for the nation's health and well-being. @surgeon_general Learn more: surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen…

👏🤩 We agree! Thank you to Anna and her family for being on #TeamCHA and sharing their story with us and federal lawmakers during #FAD2024!

As @hospitals4Kids #FAD2024 ends, we want to express our gratitude for Anna, her family and ALL of the #TeamCHA families that shared their stories with members of Congress. What you’ve done here will make a difference!

We’re wrapping up our @hospitals4Kids #FAD2024 with a great meeting with staff from Senator @amyklobuchar’s office. Thank you, Senator, for continuing to advocate on behalf of Minnesota families and the children’s hospitals that serve them.

We are grateful to the staff at Rep. @RepAngieCraig’s office for meeting with Anna and her family as they shared how important it has been to have access to timely, affordable and quality health care. #MedicaidMatters #FAD2024 #TeamCHA

The @hospitals4Kids #FAD2024 fun continues! Thank you to @RepPeteStauber and his staff for meeting with Anna and her amazing family to discuss the importance of having access to pediatric specialists that can meet Anna’s needs.#TeamCHA

We kicked off #FAD2024 by meeting with Senator @TinaSmithMN. Thank you, Senator, for working to ensure children like Anna have access to the health care they need! #TeamCHA

It is @hospital4kids Family Advocacy Day! Follow along today as Anna and her family join #TeamCHA families from across the country and share their @childrensmn story with members of Congress. #FAD2024 childrenshospitals.org/content/public…

.@childrensmn is excited to participate in @hospitals4kids #FAD2024 this week. We will cheer on the #TeamCHA children and families who are sharing their stories on Capitol Hill and meeting with lawmakers to advocate for policies that strengthen pediatric care!

Meet Anna, a #FAD2024 CHAmpion. 🌟 Anna was born w/ a rare chromosome condition. Anna's family is thankful for her care team at @childrensmn for helping her reach physical and verbal milestones that exceeded expectations! Learn more about Anna: childrenshospitals.org/content/public…

Our #kidexperts are calling on Minnesota legislators to reform the health insurance prior authorization process to lessen the burden on families in our care. #MNleg startribune.com/editorial-dont…

“My colleagues and I are working tirelessly to support patients and families and we need the #MNleg to support us by making these investments now” - Jessica Brisbois from @childrensmn testifying in support of a bill that would increase mental health reimbursement rates.

Today was Pediatricians’ Day at the Capitol! Thank you @mnaap for your advocacy and support for important policies that would reduce the burden of prior authorizations and help protect children from gun violence. #mnleg #pedsday2024

Thank you Rep. @KaohlyVangHer for understanding the urgency of this moment and for your leadership. Investing in mental health rates is a foundational step towards meeting the needs of Minnesota kids. #MNLeg #MentalHealthDayOnTheHill #MentalHealthAdvocacy

Medicaid pays for the majority of children's mental health services and there is a 40% gap between the cost of delivering care and reimbursement rates. This is unsustainable and every day it impacts our state's capacity to provide care to the kids who need it most. #MHLN #MNLeg

Children are experiencing preventable mental health crises because they are stuck waiting to access mental health care. Kids need us to act now, which is why we are asking the #MNLeg to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates. #MentalHealthDayOnTheHill #MentalHealthMatters

Gun violence is a public health crisis, for adults and kids. Dr. Marc Gorelick (@Prog_Pediatrics), president and CEO, and Dr. Andrew Kiragu, critical care physician, spoke at @protect_mn's Advocacy Fund Day of Action at the State Capitol to call for legislative action on gun violence prevention. #MNleg

A bill that would reduce the burden of prior authorizations on @childrensmn patient families continues to move at the #mnleg. Thank you to Nicole Hiljus for testifying in support of SF3532 and for continuing to advocate for the children and families we serve.

Thank you to @childrensmn social work manager, Nicole Helland, for testifying in support of SF3880, which would make obtaining a social work license more equitable. This bill is what is needed to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the communities we serve. #mnleg

We need the 2024 Legislature to take three important steps regarding guns to make Minnesota safer for kids. Our children cannot protect themselves. That is our job. Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO, shares more. #mnleg bit.ly/49Kpqc3