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Archive: March, 2016

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How Rhizotomy Surgery Moved Christina Forward

"Like most kids, Christina likes to go fast,” says her dad, Derek Kademan. "If she’s not going to slow down, why should I?" See how Kademan's promise to Christina, and major surgery at Gillette, helps her live life to the fullest.
Mar. 31, 2016
Felix Henry and his brother, Oscar

Felix’s First Taste of Chocolate

As parents, we celebrate the simple things in our children’s lives—but can quickly forget them: the first word, standing up, walking, the first birthday, the first day of school, tasting a new food. We sometimes take these milestones for granted. That’s not the case for the parents of Felix Henry. Felix has a severe form of epilepsy.
Mar. 29, 2016
Brain Injury and Concussion
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Sorting Through a Childhood Diagnosis: 5 Tips for Parents

Every parent wants their child to be healthy, but that isn’t always the case. The reality is that as many as one in about 325 parents will have a child who has a complex medical condition such as cerebral palsy, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also says about one in six children will have some type of developmental disability.
Mar. 24, 2016

Physicians Educate on Bones, Muscles and Joints at Annual Conference

During the annual Musculoskeletal Management in Pediatrics conference, Gillette physicians shed their blue scrubs and white coats and don teaching hats instead.
Mar. 23, 2016
Cerebral Palsy

Pregnancy Infection Precautions, Tips to Keep Mothers at Ease

The arrival of the Zika virus in the U.S. has raised awareness of the hidden risk of viruses, particularly those that cause problems for pregnant women and their babies. Zika, however, is only one of several viruses and conditions that can have an adverse outcome on a child in the womb.
Mar. 21, 2016
Brain Injury and Concussion

Before Outdoor Fun, Use These Tips to Keep Kids Safe

A few simple tips, such as wearing a helmet and taking breaks, can help kids stay safe outside during the spring and summer months.
Mar. 15, 2016
Safety and Wellness
Find out how you can partner with hospital staff to keep your child safe during a hospital stay. These simple tips might surprise you.

8 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe During a Hospital Stay

As the parent or caregiver of a child who’s in the hospital, you play an important role in your child’s safety and well-being. Find out how you can partner with hospital staff to keep your child safe during a hospital stay. These simple tips might surprise you.
Mar. 14, 2016
Angela Sinner, Michael Partington and Jennifer Laine are physicians on Gillette's spasticity evaluation team.

Introducing the Spasticity Evaluation Team

Children who have spasticity, or tight muscle tone, may benefit from an appointment with Gillette's spasticity evaluation team. Meet three key members of the team and learn how they help families understand treatment options.
Mar. 14, 2016
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Andrew Haldeman is a patient at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare.

Surprise Diagnosis Inspires Teen’s Gift to Gillette

When Andrew Haldeman needed emergency surgery after breaking his arm during a wrestling match, his anesthesiologist noticed something unusual. Learn how the discovery proved lifesaving, and why it inspired Andrew to give back to Gillette.
Mar. 10, 2016
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Infographic: Understanding Cerebral Palsy

March is cerebral palsy month – and March 25 is National CP Awareness Day. Take a moment to get information about the most common motor disorder. Remember that when a child is diagnosed, it doesn’t mean he or she can’t live a happy, fulfilling – and most important – meaningful life.
Mar. 9, 2016
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International Cerebral Palsy Patient Finds Help at Gillette

A Venezuelan mother's prayers are answered as her daughter receives treatment for cerebral palsy at Gillette. “No word is good enough to express our gratitude for helping our daughter have a better quality of life and to overcome the challenges she’s had since birth,” she writes.
Mar. 3, 2016
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Twitter Chat Offers Insight Into Rare Diseases

Gillette participated in a Twitter chat hosted by ABC's Dr. Richard Besser on rare diseases as part of Rare Diseases Day. Gillette was one of the top chat influencers.
Mar. 2, 2016
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