Kids Health Matters
Archive: June, 2018

It's rare for a singular event to bring so much joy and meaning to so many individuals and organizations, but Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare's celebration of the 3rd Annual Mauer and Friends Kids Classic, did just that. The event took place on a perfect, June day, and 25 Gillette patients and their families had the experience of a lifetime down on the grass of Target Field.

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"If you set expectations, you are trying to control the wind. If you operate on hopes, you are continually adjusting the sails . Gillette helps us adjust the sails and add to the list of things that Luke CAN do.” - Sarah, Luke's mom. See what Luke's life is like, six years after a near-tragic window fall and traumatic brain injury.

As loud music filled the adjoining hallways near the Neurosciences unit at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, passersby could be forgiven if they were a bit confused. The atmosphere was festive and there was good reason for it. At long last, James Bostic, 17, was able to go home. He had been in the hospital for 15 months.

When children also have a disability or chronic medical condition, such as cerebral palsy or neuromuscular disorders, dealing with seasonal allergies can become a more challenging situation. Learn more about how to lessen symptoms and manage allergy medications when your child has a disability or complex condition.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is kicking off June as Scoliosis Awareness Month by launching a new Scoliosis Resource Group on Facebook.

Every now and again, I write a new letter to my son, Landon. It’s my testament to him. To who he was, to who he is, and to who he could someday be.