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Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Changed Sam’s Life

“It’s not an exaggeration to say deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Gillette changed Sam’s life,” marvels his mother Coleen Wedig. Sam Wedig, 16 and his mother first traveled to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare from Des Moines, Iowa in 2015 seeking help for cerebral palsy and dystonia. They’re passionate about sharing their story in the hope they can help other families dealing with similar medical challenges.

Sophia Soars: Family Makes 700-Mile Journey to Treat Daughter’s Cerebral Palsy

"Every step Sophia takes is a testament to the countless dedicated individuals who made it possible," says her mother, Susan Slinkard. Sophia and her family traveled from Arkansas to Minnesota for several major surgeries aimed at reducing Sophia's spasticity.

Discipline and Heart: My Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury

After a car accident at age 16, Josie spent three months in a coma. He woke up at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, where months of rehabilitation renewed his determination to live life to its fullest.

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

Going sledding is ridiculously fun. It can also be dangerous. Wearing a helmet makes it safer.

Trevor Gets Back in Action After Aneurysm

After enduring a ruptured aneurysm, doctors told Trevor's parents were told he'd never walk again. After a six-week rehabilitation stay at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Trevor strode out of the hospital doors - walking independently.

Vaccination Isn’t a Question for Kids Who Have Special Needs

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your child from flu-related complications. Learn why it is crucial to get everyone in your family, especially young children, vaccinated this season.

Enthusiasm and Persistence Pay Off in Therapy-Based Scoliosis Treatment

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is expanding its options for treating scoliosis. We now offer the Schroth Method-based treatment for scoliosis at our St. Paul campus and at our Minnetonka, MN location. Find out how this physical therapy-based treatment for scoliosis, combined with dedication and persistence, is helping teen patients.

Many the Miles: Deep Brain Stimulation Gives the Gift of a Son

As loud music filled the adjoining hallways near the Neurosciences unit at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, passersby could be forgiven if they were a bit confused. The atmosphere was festive and there was good reason for it. At long last, James Bostic, 17, was able to go home. He had been in the hospital for 15 months.

Holiday Travel Tips for Children Who Have Special Needs

Parents traveling with family members who have a disability or special need are often dealing with extra issues and concerns. During the holidays airports are crowded, security lines long and traffic is snarled. Preparation and knowledge are the keys to decreasing stress and getting rid of your bah humbug.

The Miracle of Owen

Owen Nei is 10 years old, an avid hockey and baseball player, and a young man who lights up every room he’s in with his positive, irrepressible attitude. Given how his life started out, the fact that he’s even here, much less doing all of these things, is nothing short of a miracle.