Why I’m Here
September 27, 2022

Dr. Carpenter Finds her “Happy Place”

New Gillette Children’s pediatric craniofacial and plastic surgeon, Courtney Carpenter, MD says she’s finally found her “happy place.” She enjoys working with children and looks forward to forming relationships with Gillette families.
Innovation and Research
September 9, 2022

Gillette’s Focused Rett Syndrome Research Earns National Attention

Gillette Children's is one of just 14 U.S. hospitals designated as a Clinical Research Center of Excellence by the Rett Syndrome Foundation. Gillette clinical research in Rett syndrome promotes the highest standards of care and partners with the University of Minnesota to provide evidence-based medicine.
Safety and Wellness
September 2, 2022

Polio Care History and Expertise at Gillette Children’s

Gillette Children’s is ready with expertise and resources as U.S. health officials warn of a possible resurgence in polio.
Community
September 2, 2022

Celebrating Community: Meet Gillette’s 2022 Walk & Roll Ambassador

Join Juan Diego and his team for Gillette Children's 2022 Walk & Roll community and fundraising event on September 24!
Injuries
August 31, 2022

What are Common Causes and Signs of Seizures in Children?

Gillette Children’s has a comprehensive team of pediatric neurologists to help parents and guardians understand the common causes and signs of seizures in children. These Gillette specialists work with families and primary care providers to ensure children get an expert, first seizure evaluation and a treatment plan if it’s needed.
Community
August 24, 2022

State Fair Fun for All

Food on a stick, the crowds, and the farm animals are all back this year at the Minnesota State Fair. Gillette Children’s supervisor of therapeutic recreation and music therapy, Tammy Larson, shares tips to make your State Fair visit successful.
Injuries
August 17, 2022

Signs Your Child May Have A Brachial Plexus Injury

Brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begins at the spinal cord and delivers messages from the brain to the shoulder, arm and hand. Brachial plexus injuries happen whenever nerves get stretched or injured.
Bones
August 16, 2022

Innovative and Comprehensive Spine Care

Delaney Lundquist is grateful the scoliosis care at Gillette Children's means she can still be an active tennis player. Delaney, 16, had vertebral body tethering (VBT) to help correct scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine. Gillette is a national leader in pediatric spine care.