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Bennett and Spina Bifida: A Love Story

It’s funny, you never know at the time when you’re living the day that will change your life forever. But that’s what happened to me four years ago. I work in Community Engagement and Events for the Minnesota Twins and I was volunteering at an event Joe Mauer was hosting for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, when I saw a little boy sitting by himself on the ground. I sat down next to him and he turned and said: “Hi, my name is Bennett and I love dinosaurs.”I fell in love on the spot.

August 10, 2018

Spine and Scoliosis

Gillette Care for Scoliosis and Spine Issues Makes a Splash

Owen Earl can now swim and be active thanks to surgery at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare to help with a curvature in his back due to scoliosis. Gillette performs 80% of spinal fusion procedures in Minnesota and 65% of spine fusions to correct scoliosis.

Disability Advocacy

Hope Brings Her Family “Full Circle” at Gillette

Hope is many things, including an animal-lover, a peacemaker and a big sister. She's also a longtime Gillette patient, where she receives treatment for multiple pterygium syndrome, a condition she shares with her dad.

Craniofacial Care At Gillette: Improving Patients’ Lives by Transforming Appearance

For children who have challenging craniofacial issues, Robert Wood, M.D.’s surgical skills and passion for innovation make a lifetime of difference.

A guide to cleft lip and palate repair (infographic).

A Guide to Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

When a baby is born with a cleft lip and palate, the craniofacial experts at Gillette can offer guidance, reassurance and exceptional care. Learn more about cleft lip and palate repair.

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