Many families are grateful for the opportunity to gather again this Thanksgiving as COVID-19 vaccines offer some protection from the virus. But holiday gatherings are not exactly back to the celebrations of the past. Matt Witham, PhD, manager of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, has some advice to modify traditions and keep our celebrations happy.

Infectious diseases have caused problems for millions of years. That’s why it’s important to wash our hands and clean surfaces we touch—especially in a health care setting. At Gillette, keeping our clinical spaces clean and sanitized is an essential part of the care that we provide.

Caty Lingbeck, APRN, CPNP, recently joined Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare as a urology provider. Lingbeck is excited to work with Gillette families and has expertise in treating neurogenic bladder, neurogenic bowel, spina bifida and cerebral palsy.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is committed to providing access and excellence in health care to children throughout Minnesota. National Rural Health Day is November 18th and an opportunity to celebrate the community-minded spirit of rural American and to highlight health care providers who keep people living in these areas healthy. Although we’re headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gillette has clinics throughout the state in locations such as Alexandria, Baxter, Bemidji, Duluth, Mankato, St. Cloud and Willmar.

Proven to be a thorough method of diagnosing and treating joint problems, arthroscopy provides young patients with the least invasive, most effective treatment possible. As experts in treating children who have complex conditions, Gillette Children’s is here to help navigate the journey.

"Anyone who has spent as much time in doctor’s offices or waiting rooms as we have knows how frustrating it can be to start from square one when discussing your child’s medical condition. When you’re at Gillette, you never need to do that. I can’t even begin to tell you how much that means.” -Trisha Irvin

Many parents of 5 to 11 year old children are anxious to get their child a COVID-19 vaccination. Children might be feeling anxious themselves for another reason. Gillette Children's Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics shares tips so children can feel brave and calm during a vaccination. Preparation, distraction and even a little screen time can help make the process go smoothly.

A diagnosis of epilepsy can be a confusing time for a family and child. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare wants to remind families we're a source for expert diagnosis, treatment and support of people who have epilepsy.

It’s the moment many parents have been anxiously waiting for—COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out for children ages 5-to-11. Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has been a strong advocate to ensure COVID vaccine access for for children with complex medical needs and their caregivers. A Gillette family shares their relief and gratitude now that vaccines are available for children.

George Jamison clearly remembers the moment. He was with his older brother, Jack, at summer camp, having the type of fun that only 8 and 10-year-olds can. Then everything went black. When he awoke, a lot had changed.

October is bullying prevention month and a time to raise awareness about the harm created by bullies. The Director of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare says teamwork between parents and teachers is the key to help kids feel safe. He suggests some tips to help parents discern if their child is being bullied or simply being teased.

Spina bifida is fairly common, occurring in one of every 1,500 births, and is a complex condition that requires a team of experts to make sure each child can thrive. A team of Gillette specialists, including neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, urologists, rehabilitation medicine specialists, therapists, psychologists, social workers, and orthotists is ready to help parents and referring providers create a treatment plan especially designed for each child diagnosed with spina bifida.

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 the day I met a boy named Bennett.

Stuttering is one of the most common reasons children come to Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare for a speech evaluation. Stuttering affects about 70 million people worldwide, including 3 million people in the United States. Gillette speech-language pathologist, Graham Schenck, PhD, shares when parents should be concerned about their child's speech.

ZaLayaa Wandrick is 9 years old. She’s an excellent cook, crafter and loves science, soccer and coding, but for much of her life, has had to deal with multiple sensory and complex medical conditions. Since her infancy, Zalayaa has endured a variety of different symptoms that have impacted her daily life, but perhaps the most frustrating thing about all of it has been that the underlying cause of these issues remained a mystery.

Gillette is one of the nation’s top providers of pediatric inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. October is National Physical Therapy Month and a time to learn more about a few members of the Gillette PT team. A few of our physical therapists share their personal stories of what inspired them to enter the field and moments with patients they'll never forget.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is internationally known for its excellence in caring for people diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is encouraging people to mark World CP Day on October 6, 2021. For nearly 125 years the doctors, nurses, therapists and staff at Gillette have worked every day to provide the very best care for all children.

The 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) will begin on October 6. Throughout the course of the week, more than 25 Gillette experts will present and share their expertise with medical providers from all over the country. Among those experts will be Tom Novacheck, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, one of the leaders of Gillette’s CP team and the incoming President of the AACPDM in 2022.   

Parents and health officials are bracing for what some are calling a “triple threat” to the health of children as the COVID-19 pandemic collides with the start of flu season and a surge of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Gillette is boosting efforts to make sure children who are medically fragile get a flu vaccination and is educating people about how to curb RSV and COVID-19.

Colton is 7 years old and this past April, had his 60th surgical procedure. Read Colton's remarkable story of resiliency in the face of adversity, here.

From Maine to Mississippi, hundreds of supporters gathered on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Participants in the 2021 Walk & Roll: Neighborhood Edition raised over $70,000 in support of Gillette’s mission. Donations will power leading-edge research, expert care, and financial assistance programs. Every dollar raised has a direct impact in the lives of the patients and families served by Gillette.  

The beginning of the new school year means the start of new sleep struggles for many families. The award-winning sleep medicine specialists at Gillette encourage families to use a relatively new tool to help with sleep concerns. The Gillette Virtual Care program allows families to have a video appointment from the comfort and safety of home.

Za’Nii is only 9 years old, but she’s already been through more than most individuals would in a lifetime. She's stared down two potentially life-threatening illnesses including severe scoliosis, and beaten them both. Through all of it, Za'Nii has maintained an irrepressibly positive attitude that rubs off on everyone around her. Read her story here.

If to be inspiring is based upon who you are, what you do and how you make those around you feel, then Abby is precisely that and more. That’s probably why she’s a Paralympian. Abby and her team took home the Bronze Medal at the 2021 Paralympic Games.

The Holley family of Brooklyn Park, MN appreciates the convenience and comprehensive services offered at the newly expanded Gillette Maple Grove Clinic. The family admires how Gillette therapists go out of their way to make sessions fun and productive for Michael. His therapy at Gillette helps him gain strength and independence while living with cerebral palsy.

The Paralympic Games are underway in Tokyo. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has a history of encouraging all people to participate in sports. Our strong therapeutic recreation program helps children find opportunities to stay physically active. The benefits of consistent physical activity include better weight control, improved heart and muscle strength and the opportunity to make new friends.

Harrison Clausnitzer from Lakeville, MN is a 5-year-old bundle of joy and is the ambassador for this year’s Walk and Roll to raise money to support Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Every dollar raised during the event supports Gillette’s mission ensure every child can reach their full potential. Due to COVID-19 precautions, this year’s September 18th Walk and Roll will once again be a neighborhood event with families using their creativity to be active and advocate for Gillette.

The therapeutic recreation specialists at Gillette can help plan family summer activities to make sure children who have mobility or health challenges can have fun in the sun. COVID-19 precautions require thought and planning before venturing out of the house.

A simple tote bag from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is proving to be a powerful tool. The tote bag contains a collection of tools and educational materials to support parents of children who need cleft lip and/or palate repair. The carefully designed “Smile Bags” are a way for the Gillette craniofacial team to reach out to parents who might be feeling anxious and overwhelmed by their new baby’s diagnosis.

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.

The craniofacial team at Gillette includes craniofacial pediatric plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, dentists, orthodontists, speech-language pathologists, advance practice nurse practitioners, audiologists and other providers who’ve been carefully selected because of their specialized training in their respective fields to support children.

The Fourth of July and other summer celebrations are a time for enjoyment, making memories and being aware of summer safety tips. COVID-19 vaccines for people older than 12-years of age brings a bit more freedom compared to the safety precautions from last summer. The physicians at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and Regions Hospital remind you that preparation is the key to keeping safe.

A diagnosis of scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, can be upsetting for a family but the expert team at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare can guide you through a pallet of care that includes; bracing, physical therapy, surgery and other new options.

Last week, Gillette Children’s once more celebrated Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Week! Family Advocacy Week is a campaign designed around elevating public awareness about child health practices, the work of children’s hospitals and policy issues impacting America's children.

To see Taylor ride her horse is a study of grace in motion. That she's doing it after treatment for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, makes it even more impressive.

The importance of preventing the spread of germs on surfaces had been a priority for Gillette Children’s well before COVID-19. To address some of these concerns, Gillette partnered with Ecolab, the results were remarkable.

In just over a month, Kyra Condie will be competing as a climber in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It will be the first time climbing has been featured as an event in the Olympics and for her, a tremendous personal achievement and milestone she’s been working towards her entire life. A diagnosis of scoliosis could've made this feat unattainable, but her personal dedication and the treatment she received at Gillette made it possible.

The recent hot weather and high humidity has everyone looking for ways to keep cool. For people who have a disability the heat can pose a serious health concern.The Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics for Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Madeleine Gagnon, MD, has advice to make sure everyone can have fun in the sun.

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and to kick things off, Gillette expert Danielle Harding, PA-C breaks down five things to know if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with this common spine condition.

Communication is important to a good overall quality of life. The team approach to care at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare means an occupational therapist, a speech language pathologist and experts in orthotics, prosthetics and seating (OPS) work with families to help children communicate and socialize. When 6-year-old Maya was diagnosed with INAD, a rare, genetic disorder, her parents and a team of Gillette experts helped Maya find her voice.

Erin Ingvalson, speech therapist and speech clinical educator at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare tells us about her work on the brain injury Rehabilitation team, collaborating with other rehab experts, and one of her fondest memories from her long career.

This past week, the U.S. Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) authorized the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15. In preparation for this announcement, Gillette scheduled additional vaccine clinics for our patients and caregivers that will begin on May 18.

Gillette has one of the nation’s only sleep medicine programs specifically designed for people who have disabilities or other complex health conditions. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reports the Gillette Sleep Health Clinic is one of the most well-run sleep labs its surveyor has ever reviewed. The AASM recently awarded Gillette a five-year re-accreditation.

Gillette patient Jon-Erik Chamberlain is tap dancing, singing and acting in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' production of "Newsies." He has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), better known as brittle bone disease and is impressing audiences with his talent.

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is one of 15 institutions across the U.S. being honored with International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF)’s Center of Excellence designation or redesignation

When I was 2 years old, I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Now, I'm 23. I've faced many challenges in my life, but I think my dad said it best, "Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Yard by yard, life's hard." You can't get too caught up trying to project what the end result might be, all you can do is try to deal with the challenge in front of you, and move forward.

Caleb Binkert wrapped up a preholiday evening shift as a cashier at a Target in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota on November 6, 2020. He put on his bike helmet, his reflective clothing and started biking home around 9:30pm. Caleb, 17, does not remember anything from that day as he rode through a crosswalk to continue his journey home. In an instant his life changed.

To keep our patients on track with their goals during the pandemic, Gillette launched virtual rehabilitation therapies. Our successful launch of virtual rehab therapies was included as a positive case study in the international report.

Mpls. St. Paul Magazine recently released the 7th edition of its “Top Doctors, Rising Stars” list, which includes six Gillette physicians. The list includes doctors who have been fully licensed to practice for 10 years or less, and were selected after a peer-nomination process.

April is Occupational Therapy (OT) month and Gillette is highlighting the amazing work our OT team does every day to help our patients increase their independence with daily activities. Gillette is one of the only pediatric health care centers to have an ArmeoSpring machine. Our occupational therapists use this robotic exoskeleton to assist patients who are building strength as the result of trauma, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions or stroke.

Now that vaccine eligibility has expanded in many states, we thought it might be helpful to sit down with Tori Bahr, MD, a pediatric complex care physician at Gillette to discuss the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available. 

When I work with my patients at Gillette, I try not to impose my story and my “why” on them and their families. But inevitably, it comes up. My younger brother, Peter has cerebral palsy. He’s why I do what I do and why I’m here. I’m immensely proud of him and grateful to have had the privilege of being his sister.

When COVID first came to Minnesota and things started shutting down, we were concerned that our son, Wes, who is 8 Years old and has cerebral palsy, would not get the care that he would need. But that hasn’t been our experience.

Families are giving praise and support to Spastic Diplegia—Bilateral Cerebral Palsy written by Ireland-based author, Lily Collison. The book was released by Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press just before the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

March is Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the fact that one of the co-founders of Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is a remarkable woman—Jessie Haskins.

When I work with my patients, something that comes out over time is that I understand the profound stress and anxiety that can come with caring for a child who has complex medical needs. I know this because I’ve devoted my career to working with patients who have disabilities, but also because I’ve lived it.

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare enhances the lives of people who have cerebral palsy (CP) and advocates for their well-being and care. Joe Carr has received CP care at Gillette for most of his life. He recently received a special honor from his high school classmates and is a strong example of Gillette’s focus on inclusion and realizing your potential.

March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is the world-renowned leader in the treatment of cerebral palsy. We enhance the lives of individuals who have cerebral palsy and promote their well-being by improving diagnosis, management, and care through research, innovation, and collaboration. The Harkness family shares their story of why selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at Gillette was the best choice for their daughter.

March is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is one of the world’s leading centers for cerebral palsy diagnosis, treatment and research. We enhance the lives of individuals who have cerebral palsy and are advocates for CP patients and research.

Ethan Johnson was diagnosed with a rare condition as an infant. His parents were told he may never walk without assistance. Now seven years old, not only does he walk, he flies out on the ice. Read Ethan's story here.

When Tammy Sinkfield-Morey began her career as a nurse at Gillette, she was the first black woman to do so. Through the years, she’s been a tireless advocate for building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at Gillette. We recently spoke with Tammy about a recent article she co-authored in Creative Nursing, and what Black History Month means to her.

Figuring out if your child has a rare disease is a concerning and challenging puzzle for parents.Two members of the Gillette team, pediatric neurologists Randal Richardson, MD, and Jamie Eskuri, MD, say finding answers and guiding families through a rare disease diagnosis and care plan is one of the most rewarding parts of their jobs.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is known worldwide for its expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases. Gillette complex care pediatrician, Arthur Beisang, MD is part of the team devoted to providing excellent care and improving the lives of children living with a rare disease.

Ear, nose and throat issues are the number one concern prompting parents to see their child’s pediatrician. February is Kids’ ENT Health Month. At Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare our ENT specialists understand the unique needs of children and teens who have disabilities, complex conditions or serious issues.

On January 5, Amer and his son Ismail, 4, were out sledding on the hill just minutes from their home in St. Louis Park. It was a small hill, but there were a few trees at the bottom. On Ismail's final run of the day, what began as a fun outing turned into any parent's nightmare.

In light of current guidelines that determine who is eligible for vaccine prioritization, Gillette reached out to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Commissioner Jan Malcom to urge them to consider the inclusion of people who have disabilities.

When Isabella Gregory, 11, received a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis in 2019, it was a shock to say the least. Read about the unique surgical procedure that got Isabella back to her life and activities just 6 weeks later.

At the 2021 Annual Meeting of the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG), organizers announced that Gillette is second in the world in its enrollment of Perthes patients into IPSG studies.

A new survey hopes to provide a better understanding of the challenges to health care access for Minnesota families as they care for a child who has a rare disease. One in ten Minnesotans are living with a rare disease. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is known worldwide for its expert level of care for children who have rare diseases and is encouraging participation in the Rare Disease Healthcare Access Study.

Matthew Witham, PhD, is the manager of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and has worked at Gillette since 2017. Learn more about Witham and the comprehensive approach Child and Family Services provides to support Gillette patients and families, here:

The ability to stand up straight is something that most of us take for granted. Peyton's family can tell you how the ability to stand upright, transformationally changed her view of the world. Read more about the surgery that made it possible.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has been focused on protecting our community—by wearing masks and protective gear, washing our hands, keeping our environment clean and social distancing. We’re proud to protect and serve our community during this challenging time.

January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Prevention and precaution are the keys to staying safe and minimizing injuries. If your child does become injured the team at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has a higher level of training to deal with pediatric TBIs.

The Quinn family shares their experience about their newborn daughter receiving a diagnosis of craniosynostosis. They appreciate the Gillette team approach to care which allows for collaboration between the neurosurgeon and the plastic surgeon to formulate a clear, patient-specific plan. Two surgeons working side-by-side in the operating room decreases operating time and reduces the length of exposure a child has to general anesthesia.

Even in a normal year, the winter months can present challenges when it comes to getting out and staying active. In a time when many would be transitioning to doing more activities indoors, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced additional challenges. However, there are still many ways to stay active and have fun this winter.

Child life specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions aimed at reducing fear, anxiety and pain during medical treatment. Recently, through the establishment of the Delta Air Lines Child Life Fellowship Fund, Gillette was able to expand the capacity of the child life program through a fellowship position.

Peter Kim, MD has worked as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare for nearly ten years. Dr. Kim assumed the role of Associate Medical Director for Surgical Services at Gillette in 2021. Kim has been with Gillette since 2011 and has extensive expertise in treating Chiari malformation, epilepsy and seizures, tethered spinal cord, spina bifida, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus. Learn more about him, here:

A new book edited by Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare orthopedic surgeon, Tom Novacheck, MD, and clinical scientist, Michael Schwartz, PhD, is intended to be a resource for health care providers and scientists to improve the lives of people who have cerebral palsy and mobility challenges. “We hope this new book is a blueprint for the next five years of research and clinical care to help people who have cerebral palsy,” Novacheck says.

Going sledding is fun, but it can also be dangerous. Wearing a helmet makes it safer.

The first round of COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer is currently being given to providers and staff at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. You can look for many of our providers and care givers to be protected against this virus, so they can better provide you with care you need in a safe way. This is a major step in the fight against COVID-19.

Most parents would tell you that having a child changes your life in ways you never could have imagined. That certainly was the case for my husband, Mike and me. Our daughter, Peyton, is now 9 years old, and it’s been a journey of hope, faith and love.

This past year has been challenging and the health providers, executives and staff at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare have a special message for our families.

Behind every breakthrough in our research and behind all the exceptional care at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, there is a community of generous donors who help make it possible. When we share stories on Kids Health Matters throughout the year, we are not only applauding the achievements of our patients and providers–we’re celebrating the extraordinary impact philanthropy has on our work.

In a time where many may feel disconnected, the providers at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare are going out of their way to remind our patients and their families that we see them and that their inclusion matters. This is happening in a variety of ways, but let’s start with a girl named Mari and her new doll.

Like so many of our favorite events, the 2020 KS95 for Kids Radiothon will look a little bit different this year – but the switch to a fully-virtual Radiothon means that there are even more ways to show your support!

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is making changes to help more families have more convenient access to our expert care and to better serve our community. Our newly renovated Maple Grove Clinic opened Dec. 1, 2020 and means Gillette can provide more services and offer coordinated and comprehensive care in one location in the West Metro area.

A new pediatric neurologist at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare discovered a passion for her field while eating a slice of pizza. Jamie Eskuri, MD, is excited to begin working with Gillette families and to be back in the state she considers home.

Angela Sinner, DO has worked as a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare for nearly a decade. She is the co-director of Gillette's inpatient rehabilitation unit and Sinner specializes in treating cerebral palsy, muscle spasticity and tone management, as well as traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Learn more about her, here:

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined officials from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the influenza vaccine is available. According to a statement released by Klobuchar’s office, recent reports of indicate that some regions of the country have experience shortages of influenza vaccines, including some towns in Minnesota.

Minnesota and neighboring states have hit record numbers of COVID-19 cases recently. This spike in cases of the virus prompted Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, to announce increased restrictions regarding group gatherings earlier this afternoon. These new restrictions will be enacted at 10 p.m. on Friday, November 13.

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month as well as National Bullying Prevention Month. Most people have experienced some form of bullying during their lives, but unfortunately, many children who have disabilities experience this much more acutely. Earlier this year Gillette patients, Chloe and Gracie sat down to talk about the care they received at Gillette. They also touched on some of the bullying they dealt with at school along the way.

Owen Nei is 11 years old, an avid hockey and baseball player, and a young man who lights up every room he’s in with his positive, irrepressible attitude. Given how his life started out, the fact that he’s even here, much less doing all of these things, is nothing short of a miracle.

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month and October 25 is World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day. To recognize the day and the month, we're sharing the story of Chloe and Gracie, two longtime Gillette patients connected by spina bifida, but much more than that, their profound friendship. Read their story here.

​​​​​​​Halloween is quickly approaching and in a more normal year than this one, October would be a time for celebration, great costumes, trick-or-treating and hopefully, no early snowstorms or infamous blizzards. Everything is weird right now, but that doesn’t mean that time stops. Halloween can still happen. It can still be fun, but to be safe it should happen differently this year.  

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is ready to help as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that 2020 could be another peak year for cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)—an uncommon but serious neurological condition that mostly affects children. The polio-like condition tends to peak in the fall months every other year. The last surge of AFM was in 2018 where more than 200 cases were diagnosed across the U.S., according to the CDC.

Walter Truong, MD has worked as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare for nearly ten years. Dr. Truong specializes in treating a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Learn more about him, here.

On World Cerebral Palsy Day, Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press is pleased to highlight a book that combines medically rigorous medical information and the personal story of a mother searching for the best care for her son who is diagnosed with CP. Spastic Diplegia—Bilateral Cerebral Palsy is written by Lily Collison, an Ireland-based author and the mother of a Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare patient.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. While much has been done to help curb bullying behavior, the statistics show more needs to be done. One study shows 60 percent of children who have disabilities report being bullied regularly.

The dental clinic at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is now open and seeing patients after being closed for three months as a precaution to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Gillette's dental clinic is one of only three facilities in the metro area that is specially equipped to serve patients with disabilities.

Each year, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare celebrates our staff during Employee Recognition Week. The festivities were a little different this year, but the sentiment of gratitude was the same. Hear from Gillette's leadership team on why they’re thankful for the work of our staff, here.