A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool age child

Pediatric providers see patients from birth into early adulthood. We make sure children achieve optimal health and stay healthy. Our care includes preventive health checkups required by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and evaluation, care and management of acute and chronic conditions.

We are here for your family

If your child is sick or injured, or struggling emotionally, pick up the phone and call your pediatrician. We are working hard to make sure we can care for your child, while still keeping everyone safe.

Additional Locations

There are important reasons to bring your child into the clinic, including:

• Newborn visits after a baby is born.
• Staying up-to-date on immunizations.
• Hearing and vision screenings.
• Monitoring growth, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
• Following up on test results, such as for anemia.
• Checking on developmental milestones.
• Treating infections or injuries.
• Adolescent health concerns, such as menstrual care and depression screening.

What to do if your child is sick

If your child has been exposed to COVID-19, or you are concerned about your child's symptoms, call your pediatrician. ​

Sometimes it's hard to tell how sick your child is. Luckily, a trip to the hospital is usually not needed for a simple cold or cough, mild diarrhea, constipation, temper tantrums, or sleep problems. Call your pediatrician for any concerns you may have about your child's health.​

Same-day, next-day, and asymptomatic COVID screening appointments are available for your child. Call to make an appointment at 612-873-6963. You can also reach a live nurse with the same phone number.

If you feel you need to call 911, trust your instincts and call.

Otherwise, it's generally a good idea to check in with your pediatrician first. Sometimes they can help over the phone or will help coordinate other kinds of care for your child without going to the hospital.

See the article, When to Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for more information about what to do in an emergency.

Services

• Primary care and wellness
• Vaccination schedules
• Asthma, lung or breathing problems / Pulmonology
• Cardiology: heart conditions
• Craniofacial/plastic surgery
• Child abuse/maltreatment
• Dermatology
• Developmental / behavioral or mental health problems
• Gender and Sexual Health (LGBTQ)
• Growth and nutrition: growth, overweight and underweight problems

• Infectious disease and travel
• Lactation: breastfeeding
• Medicine: complicated infections or for those traveling to other countries
• Neurology
• NICU follow-up clinic which addresses the need of premature babies as they grow
• Pediatric Brain Injury Program
• Sleep
• Surgery
• Urology

Trust. Protect. Vaccinate.

We have the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older. It’s effective, safe and will help get us back to normal. Schedule an appointment with MyChart or call 612-873-6963.

Safe Infant Sleep and SIDS Prevention

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants between 1 month and 1 year of age. Here at Hennepin Healthcare, we teach, practice, and model safe sleep for infants and their families. Learn more about safe sleep and the simple steps you can take at home to create a safe sleep environment for your baby and to reduce your baby's risk of SIDS.

Hospital-based care

This is a hospital-based clinic owned by Hennepin Healthcare. Many insurance plans pay for health care services provided in a hospital-based clinic differently than those provided in a doctor’s office. Your insurance may require that you meet your annual deductible and/or require that you pay a percentage of the bill rather than just an office visit co-payment. You should check with your insurance company if you have any questions. Read the Frequently asked questions about hospital-based clinics to learn more.