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Call Him Nonstop: Wes is Unstoppable

Wes Jackson is a thoughtful, kind and inquisitive kid. He also has cerebral palsy, but he won't let that (or anything else for that matter) get in his way. Get to know Wes and his family, you'll be glad you did.

Dog Treats Mean Business for Teen Who Has CP

Learn about how Jennifer and her son Nick, a Gillette patient who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, came up with an idea for a part-time business making dog treats and turned it into a reality that they hope will provide employment opportunities to other young adults who have disabilities.

4 Tips for Warding Off Seasonal Illness - Elderberry, Garlic, Shiitake, and More!

It's that time of year when darker winter days beckon us to stay indoors and we are less likely to get outside, often stuck in closed spaces where germs spread like raging forest fires. This is when we are hit the hardest by colds and the flu. Times like these can deeply affect our sense of well-being. Yet there are ways in which everyone can take the reins of their own health by boosting the immune system during the long winter months

All Kinds of Weather, We Stick Together: Laney and Lilah’s Cerebral Palsy Story

Laney and Lilah are feisty, happy twin sisters. They share a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, but that is just one aspect of their lives. More importantly, they dance, they laugh and occasionally throw things.

Robert’s Life with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Rare Disease Story

For Janet Favorite, navigating her son Robert’s rare condition has been a rollercoaster, steadied by her family’s commitment to providing him with expert care and access to resources at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Read her story.

What is a Rare Disease? A Closer Look

Rare Disease Day is Feb. 28, 2019. In the United States, a rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people.

Therapeutic Recreation Provides Guidance for Activities for Children Who Have Disabilities

Rolling over, crawling. The first words, the first steps, the first bike ride. These actions seem small individually, but many serve as formative moments that represent individual progress. They’re the signs that we’re moving forward and the experiences we remember. However, for many of the patients and families at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, these milestones are often delayed—if they happen at all.

No Helmet, No Slide: Wear a Helmet While Sledding, Because Your Brain Matters

Winter came on with a vengeance this February, and while every child should be able to have fun sledding, it’s more dangerous than many assume. Find out how to stay safe on the slopes this winter.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, a Great Dane and the Minnesota Twins: Cameron’s “Wild Journey” to Improved Mobility

Cameron is an outgoing 6-year-old with bright red hair and a personality to match. Discover his journey through selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery to address symptoms of cerebral palsy, and how that journey culminated in an amazing experience with the Minnesota Twins.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Gives Wyatt His Childhood Back

See how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) surgery and Gillette neurologists are helping Wyatt, a child who has epilepsy, finally control his seizures.