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gillette STORIES 03, 2022

Home / Gillette Stories / Archive: 03, 2022
Cerebral Palsy
March 31, 2022

Super Sam and Cerebral Palsy

At Target Field, every Sunday is Kid’s Day and on a beautiful summer day in August of 2019, Samuel Anastos scored the first honorary run of a Minnesota Twins game. It was a joyous moment made all the more meaningful because there was a time in Sam’s life when his parents questioned whether he would learn to walk or talk, much less run.
Pediatrics
March 30, 2022

What Causes Sleep Apnea In Children?

Sleep apnea can affect anyone, at any age. There are a number of factors that can cause sleep apnea. Some of them can be treated, while others have to be managed.
Brain
March 23, 2022

How To Explain A Seizure To A Child

Experiencing a seizure for the first time can be scary, especially as a child. As a parent, explaining what is happening and what will happen is the best way to put worries at ease.
Cerebral Palsy
March 22, 2022

Sophia Soars: A 700-Mile Journey to Treat a Daughter’s Cerebral Palsy

"Every step Sophia takes is a testament to the countless dedicated individuals who made it possible." Sophia and her family traveled from Arkansas to Minnesota for several major surgeries to treat her cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy
What are the symptoms of CP?
March 17, 2022

Video: Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

What are common symptoms that might indicate cerebral palsy in young children? Check out this video on what to watch for—and learn why it’s important parents follow-up with their child’s primary provider if they suspect developmental delays.
Bones
March 16, 2022

Can Clubfoot Be Corrected?

Clubfoot is one of the most popular conditions we treat. The good news is that with the right care, clubfoot can be corrected completely.
Patient Stories
March 15, 2022

What Drives Gillette Child Life Specialists

Bubbles, books, and stuffed animals are tools of the trade for child life specialists at Gillette Children's. March is Child Life Month and a time to highlight the joy and hard work these health professionals bring to hospitalized children and their families. When you come to Gillette you’ll collaborate with child life specialists who have extensive knowledge of child development and are experts at understanding how a medical environment can affect children.
Bones
March 9, 2022

Overuse Injuries In Children: What You Need To Know

A 2013 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine determined that kids who play one sport for 8 or more months a year are almost three times more likely to experience an overuse injury. At Gillette Children’s, our providers, nurses and staff are here to help treat overuse injuries in children of all ages and backgrounds. 
Cerebral Palsy
March 8, 2022

Here’s Why Gillette is the Best at Providing Cerebral Palsy Care

For 125 years the doctors, nurses and employees at Gillette have worked every day to provide the very best care for all children. This dedication has led to treatments and outcomes that have influenced cerebral palsy care worldwide. 
Community
March 3, 2022

Paralympics and Pure Grit

The Paralympic Games are underway in Beijing, China. More than 650 athletes are competing with five Para athletes from Minnesota. These Games are an opportunity to highlight people successfully living with a disability. "Pure Grit," a book from Gillette Children's Healthcare Press, echoes this theme and changes the preconceived notions about what is possible for people who have a disability.
Bones
March 2, 2022

How To Prepare A Child For An MRI Scan

An MRI uses magnets, invisible radio waves and computers to take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. In doing so, a provider can see bones, tendons, blood vessels, organs and soft tissues.
Cerebral Palsy
Gillette is one of the world
March 1, 2022

Infographic: Why Gillette is One of the World’s Top Centers for Cerebral Palsy

Did you know that Gillette is one of the world's top centers for caring for children who have cerebral palsy? Find out why.
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