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Understanding Scoliosis: Infographic, Interviews

We are celebrating Spine Awareness Month with resources to help you get all the information you need on scoliosis and #KidsSpineHealth! 

Inimitable Avery: Relentless After Treatment for Scoliosis

"It was definitely a shock. I almost didn’t believe it at first. I’m a competitive swimmer and athlete; I’d never really been hurt or sick in my entire life. I didn’t even know what scoliosis was." - Avery Wright

Accessible Summer Fun For All

The therapeutic recreation specialists at Gillette can help plan family summer activities to make sure children who have mobility or health challenges can have fun in the sun.

Hugs, Stories and Support for Award-winning Nurse

Gillette nursing supervisor, Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, RN, was recently named the 2019 Caregiver of the Year by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). Earlier this year she won the prestigious March of Dimes Minnesota Distinguished Nurse of the Year Award. Hugs and a devotion to honoring stories are two of the keys to Sinkfield-Morey's nursing career success.

Mighty Mason’s Recipe for Success: Laughter, Chicken Nuggets and Speech Therapy at Gillette

Mason is a happy five-year-old with a contagious smile and a laugh that brings a smile to your face. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Mason has attended Gillette for occupational, physical and speech therapies to help him strengthen his muscles and vocal skills. Learn how Mason and his family are showing their gratitude for Gillette this summer!

How to Help Your Children Cope with a Sibling’s Hospital Stay

Having a sibling who is hospitalized and seeing stressed parents can bring a lot of emotions to the surface for children. Child life specialists at Gillette share their expertise on how you can help all the children in your family cope with hospitalization.

Adjusting the mental to match the physical: Supporting Mental Health Awareness and Kids at Gillette

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, two experienced Gillette psychologists describe the services available, the importance of psychotherapy for kids who have a disability or a complex health issue, and why they find their jobs rewarding.

Dear Theodora: One Family’s Cerebral Palsy Journey

There are few moments in life as exciting and anxiety inducing as the day you have your first child, but for Andrew Bailey and his wife, Amanda, things were a bit more complicated. Amanda was home in Connecticut getting ready for her baby shower. Andrew, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, was in Seattle for an away game.

Hard Work and Compassion are Hallmarks of Gillette Nurses

To mark National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2019), Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare President and CEO, Barbara Joers, expresses her gratitude and admiration for Gillette nurses.

Four Reasons Why Safe Medicine Disposal Matters

Proper medicine disposal is a very important issue for several reasons, including environmental risks, health risks, accidental use and intentional misuse. Learn more about how to safely dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medicines.