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.

Gillette Children’s recently celebrated the completion of the Gateway Plaza. The project began with a vision to create a central space to welcome Gillette families, allow for a more convenient drop-off area for patients, provide safe and accessible parking for Gillette employees, expand administrative office spaces, and open the door to clinical space expansion down the road. Gillette partners, patients and families, and employees gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony early November to officially open the new space.

Gillette Children's is committed to providing access and excellence in health care to all children who need our care.  Gillette’s medical director for Greater Minnesota, Andrea Paulson, MD, says, “It’s critical that all children have access to the expert subspeciality care they need to be able to grow, thrive, and achieve all they can.”

Parents traveling with family members who have a disability or special need are often dealing with extra issues and concerns. During the holidays airports are crowded, security lines long and traffic is snarled. Preparation and knowledge are the keys to decreasing stress and getting rid of your bah humbug.

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip(s) (DDH) happens when the hip joint abnormally forms or grows. If the ball of the hip joint is not in the correct position within the socket, then the hip joint cannot develop as it should.

At Gillette Children’s, we are leaders. Since our founding 125 years ago, we have innovated – pushing forward clinical care and research to improve our patients’ lives. We are a global beacon; serving children and adolescents with brain, bone and movement conditions from across the world and helping them achieve their goals and dreams. As we mark this milestone in our history, we remain undeterred in our pursuit of the brightest possible future for every child in our care.

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 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.

While common and treatable, many caregivers are overwhelmed by the word “torticollis”. What is torticollis? It is a diagnosis where a muscle on the side of a baby’s neck is shortened or tightened. As a result, their head may tilt one way and/or give them limited ability to turn their head to one shoulder.