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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.

January 27, 2020

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.

January 16, 2020

Brain Injury and Concussion

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.

January 15, 2020

Brain Injury and Concussion

Boy sledding in the snow during winter.

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.

December 26, 2019

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.

December 22, 2019

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