Healthcare Transition Services

Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare is a significant process that requires careful planning and support. Gillette Children’s is committed to supporting you and your family as you learn how to navigate and manage your own healthcare needs

The transition from pediatric to adult care is not just a change of providers but a shift in how your healthcare is managed. This process happens over time and with the support of your Gillette care team.

Gillette Children’s is committed to helping you navigate the transition from pediatric to adult health systems. The first step to accessing Gillette healthcare transition services and support is to make an appointment with the Complex Care Team by calling  651-310-1807  and asking for a transition-focused visit.

Appointments take about two hours and include a comprehensive survey of your current healthcare to date a discussion about what you already know about transition, how you use healthcare, and the areas you want to learn more about.

Our healthcare transition support is a part of the Complex Care Clinic and works alongside you and your family to:

• Creating a health care plan specific to your child’s needs.
• Helping your child manage their medical conditions to the best of their ability.
• Providing education and resources connected with legal, medical and independent living topics.
• Create an easily accessible medical summary for future healthcare providers.
• Formulate an individual transition plan with specific goals based on their hopes and needs.
• Offer referrals or access to specialty healthcare providers, psychologists, and social workers at Gillette's Adult Services.
• Support you in finding primary and specialty care providers for adults.
• Identify a complete adult healthcare team in the community.
• Create emergency care and hospitalization plans as you age.
• Give direction on where to gain specific skills, receive training, and gather other important information.