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gillette STORIES 12, 2021

Home / Gillette Stories / Archive: 12, 2021
Brain
December 30, 2021

An Ordinary Day and an Extraordinary Recovery from TBI

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.
Safety and Wellness
gillette patient hope youngquist blowing bubbles
December 29, 2021

How Do I Prepare My Child for Their Surgery?

Learn how to have age-appropriate conversations about pediatric surgery with your child. Our guide walks you through talking about surgery to kids of all ages.
Brain
December 27, 2021

Aaron’s Cerebral Palsy Odyssey

Aaron Navarro is a teenager from Grandview, Texas. He's an active member of his high school debate team and runs 5K races (even though he’ll tell you that running isn’t his favorite thing). His mother, Christine, will tell you that the fact that he is running at all is nothing short of remarkable.
December 23, 2021

Gillette Nurses Bring Comfort and Joy

Many nurses, providers and staff at Gillette Children's are working over the holidays to ensure the high level of patient care continues. Nurse Kelsey Koppy works on the inpatient neurosciences unit and says forming a special holiday bond with families is something she "wouldn't trade for anything."
Bones
December 22, 2021

Signs Your Child Has an ACL Tear

From severe pain and swelling to popping sounds, these are the signs your child has a torn ACL and sports injury.
Bones
Children looking at presents
December 20, 2021

Gift Ideas for Children Who Have Special Needs

Finding the perfect gift isn’t easy – and when you’re shopping for kids and young adults who have sensory issues, physical disabilities or other special needs, it can prove even more challenging. Here are some tips from the experts at Gillette Children's.
Community
December 16, 2021

Rolling out the Red Carpet at Gillette Children’s

Self-proclaimed sushi fanatic, and a singer who has performed with Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson says if he was a better test-taker he might not be the new vice president of operations and chief operating officer for Gillette Children's. Thomas Harris, Jr. says his main focus is to make the Gillette experience smooth and enjoyable for families and staff.
December 15, 2021

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Diagnosis

Talking to your child about their medical diagnosis doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit. Your family has real, life-changing support at Gillette Children’s. 
Patient Stories
December 10, 2021

Chloe and Gracie, Connected by Friendship, a Bridge and Spina Bifida

Today we're sharing the story of Chloe and Gracie, two longtime Gillette patients connected by their shared condition of spina bifida, but much more important than that, their profound friendship. 
Community
December 9, 2021

The Stories and Smiles: The KS95 for Kids Radiothon is Back

The emotional stories, the positive energy and people pulling together for a great cause are all part of this year’s KS95 for Kids Radiothon at the Mall of America on Dec. 10. This on-air radio fundraiser benefits Gillette Children's and M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Cerebral Palsy
December 8, 2021

Busting Common Cerebral Palsy Myths

There are a lot of good questions out there about cerebral palsy but there are also misconceptions. Check out the common CP myths that need busting.
Safety and Wellness
December 7, 2021

Handwashing Can Be Fun—Really!

To mark National Handwashing Awareness Week the Child and Family Services team at Gillette Children's shares tips on how to teach children to keep their hands clean to avoid germs and take precautions against COVID-19.
Brain
Jordan the marathoner
December 2, 2021

Jeffrey Bergeman: The Marathon Man

After Jeffrey received an intrathecal baclofen pump that would help manage his cerebral palsy at Gillette, his world opened up. He inspired his dad to become a marathon runner and even became an official "marathon maniac" in his own right.
Bones
December 1, 2021

Skeletal Dysplasia in Children

Learn about skeletal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that causes abnormally shaped bones, especially in the head, spine and bones of the arms and legs.
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