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COVID-19
September 28, 2021

Health Officials Warn of Triple Threat as Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Collide

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.
Rare Conditions
September 24, 2021

Not All Heroes Wear Capes, But Colton Does 

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.
September 21, 2021

Across the Country, Supporters Walk & Roll for Gillette

From Maine to Mississippi, hundreds of supporters gathered on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds for Gillette Children’s. 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.  
September 16, 2021

Sleep with Virtual Ease

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.
September 14, 2021

Za’Nii’s Relentless Recovery

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.
Pediatrics
September 7, 2021

Abby is a Paralympian and a Bronze Medalist

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.
September 1, 2021

A Family Anchored in Hope

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.
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