Emmalynn Sigrist, DO  recently joined the Orthopedics team at Gillette Children’s as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Sigrist specializes in treating orthopedic conditions like limb reconstruction, trauma, fractures and hip dysplasia, along with a variety of other conditions 

Katie Peltz, PA recently joined the Orthopedics team at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Peltz specializes in treating idiopathic, neuromuscular and congenital scoliosis, along with a variety of other conditions.

With his retirement from clinical practice, Dr. Koop becomes first teacher emeritus. The role will promote the longstanding tradition of training future medical professionals who focus on children with complex needs.

A new year brings change. We celebrate Dr. Steven Koop who retired from clinical practice as 2021 ended.

Gillette Children’s is one of 15 institutions to receive the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF)’s Center of Excellence designation or redesignation.

The method we designed involves using a minor outpatient surgery to “guide growth” of a deformed tibia, gradually straightening the tibia, allowing it to develop more normally, and preventing early fractures that inevitably lead to pseudoarthrosis.

The trio of Provider Relations Liaisons started in September 2021 with a focus on sharing the Gillette Children's story with physicians, providers, and many others who generate referrals to our specialty services.

In her remarks when she accepted the Gabriella E. Molnar-Swaffort Pediatric PM&R Lifetime Achievement Award, Krach said she’s thankful for the commitment and mission at Gillette.