Children's health

Growing hope

Meet Dylan Mertz. He's a six-year-old who plays soccer and baseball. His mom makes him practice the piano. He loves to play cards with his older brother. And, he's receiving innovative care from the Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center.

Inspiration from a child

Katie Hageboeck's savings for a new bike were given to the Children's Cancer Research Fund after she died 25 years ago. Since then, the organization has contributed nearly $24 million to pediatric cancer research at the University of Minnesota.

Professor honored for lifetime service to children

In June, the Department of Pediatrics presented the prestigious Gold-Headed Cane Award to Paul Quie, M.D., who is recognized as an exceptional pediatric researcher, educator, and clinician.