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gillette STORIES 02, 2022

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Rare Conditions
February 28, 2022

Researching Rare Diseases at Gillette Children’s

Gillette Children's is known worldwide for its research and expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), Legg-Calve Perthes disease, Prader-Willi syndrome, Rett syndrome, and other conditions.
Community
February 23, 2022

How Our Music Therapy Program Helps Children Cope With Hospital Stays

Music therapy helps manage pain, helps a child adjust to a hospital environment, provides positive emotional experiences, and promotes comfort and relaxation.
Bones
Gillette patient Michael with his mom
February 22, 2022

What is a Rare Disease? A Closer Look

Rare Disease Day is Feb. 28. The main objective of the day is to raise awareness about how rare diseases have an impact on people’s lives and our communities. Gillette Children's is known worldwide for its expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases such as Rett syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), Legg-Calve Perthes disease, Prader-Willi syndrome and other conditions.
Community
February 17, 2022

Why Adaptive Skiing Matters

The 12th Annual Gillette Children's Adaptive Ski Day was an opportunity for children who have disabilities to discover the thrill of downhill skiing. Marcie Ward, MD, is a Gillette pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician and says these adaptive sports events bring joy and can transform children and families.
Cerebral Palsy
February 16, 2022

How to Talk to Family and Friends About Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

Learn how to have conversations with family and friends about your child's recent cerebral palsy diagnosis and how they can help.
Innovation and Research
February 9, 2022

What Are Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices are part of a child's communication system, ranging from choice boards to iPad apps.
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