Olympic Qualifier, Kyra Condie Reaches New Heights Following Spinal Fusion

In just over a month, Kyra Condie will be competing as a climber in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It will be the first time climbing has been featured as an event in the Olympics and for her, a tremendous personal achievement and milestone she’s been working towards her entire life. A diagnosis of scoliosis could've made this feat unattainable, but her personal dedication and the treatment she received at Gillette made it possible.

Keeping Cool in the Heat

The recent hot weather and high humidity has everyone looking for ways to keep cool. For people who have a disability the heat can pose a serious health concern.The Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics for Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Madeleine Gagnon, MD, has advice to make sure everyone can have fun in the sun.

5 Scoliosis Facts Every Parent Should Know

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and to kick things off, Gillette expert Danielle Harding, PA-C breaks down five things to know if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with this common spine condition.

A Parent/Therapist Partnership Helps Maya Find Her Voice

Communication is important to a good overall quality of life. The team approach to care at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare means an occupational therapist, a speech language pathologist and experts in orthotics, prosthetics and seating (OPS) work with families to help children communicate and socialize. When 6-year-old Maya was diagnosed with INAD, a rare, genetic disorder, her parents and a team of Gillette experts helped Maya find her voice.

“It’s a Challenge and an Honor”: 20 Years of Speech Therapy at Gillette

Erin Ingvalson, speech therapist and speech clinical educator at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare tells us about her work on the brain injury Rehabilitation team, collaborating with other rehab experts, and one of her fondest memories from her long career.

Gillette is Proud to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations for Patients Ages 12-15

This past week, the U.S. Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) authorized the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. In preparation for this announcement, Gillette scheduled additional vaccine clinics for our patients and caregivers that will begin on May 18.

Gold Stars and Sweet Dreams for Gillette Sleep Health Clinic

Gillette has one of the nation’s only sleep medicine programs specifically designed for people who have disabilities or other complex health conditions. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reports the Gillette Sleep Health Clinic is one of the most well-run sleep labs its surveyor has ever reviewed. The AASM recently awarded Gillette a five-year re-accreditation.

Extra! Extra! Gillette Patient Wows Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Audiences

Gillette patient Jon-Erik Chamberlain is tap dancing, singing and acting in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' production of "Newsies." He has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), better known as brittle bone disease and is impressing audiences with his talent.

Gillette Recognized as Rett Syndrome Center for Excellence

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is one of 15 institutions across the U.S. being honored with International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF)’s Center of Excellence designation or redesignation

Inch by Inch: My Cerebral Palsy Journey

When I was 2 years old, I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now, I'm 23. I've faced many challenges in my life, but I think my dad said it best, "Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Yard by yard, life's hard." You can't get too caught up trying to project what the end result might be, all you can do is try to deal with the challenge in front of you, and move forward.