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Cerebral Palsy
February 24, 2023

Infographic: Understanding Cerebral Palsy

March is cerebral palsy month – and March 25 is National CP Awareness Day. Take a moment to get information about the most common motor disorder. Remember that when a child is diagnosed, it doesn’t mean he or she can’t live a happy, fulfilling – and most important – meaningful life.
Movement
February 23, 2023

A Bicycle Built for Dain - “Here I go, Mom!”

Receiving a bicycle built especially for him, marked a significant turn in Dain’s mobility and dexterity. This gift was made possible through Gillette’s Adaptive Technology and Sports Fund, in partnership with International Dairy Queen (IDQ).  Dain's new bicycle is lower to the ground, allowing Dain to operate the bike comfortably and confidently. The more he rides, the more Dain and his family notice changes in other things he’s able to do.  
Bones
February 21, 2023

Our Journey Navigating a Rare Disease

One mother describes her family's journey navigating a rare disease. While the diagnosis of the genetic disorder was the same for both of her children, the outcomes are very different. 
Innovation and Research
February 20, 2023

Caring for Rare Diseases and Solving Puzzles: Meet Arthur Beisang, MD

Gillette Children's is known worldwide for its expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases. Gillette complex care pediatrician, Arthur Beisang, MD is part of the team devoted to providing excellent care and improving the lives of children living with a rare disease.
Community
February 17, 2023

Caring for the Caregivers

Caregivers provide love, care, and time often at the expense of their own health. February 17 is National Caregivers Day. It’s a time to who appreciate the parental, professional, and volunteer caregivers who assist some of America’s most vulnerable adults and children. Gillette Children's wants caregivers to know they are valued and shares tips to help them take care of themselves.
Rare Conditions
February 10, 2023

Dr. Feyma’s Quest to Answer Big Questions

Gillette pediatric neurologist, Tim Feyma, MD, has always been interested in trying to solve life’s biggest questions. Currently he's working to answer some of the most complex questions in rare disease care. He wants to help the patients in his care live a life as free as possible from pain and excess medical interventions.
Community
February 9, 2023

LSE, McGough, Gillette Reflect on Creation of Gateway Plaza

Gateway Plaza's innovative design provides an integrated parking and office structure, a welcome center, meditation space and an inclusive playground.
Rare Conditions
February 7, 2023

Bringing Back Annika’s Smile

The Hendricksen family travels from Wisconsin to Gillette Children's so Annika can receive care for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) from pediatric neurologist, Randal Richardson, MD. Richardson is a leader in SMA research and provides treatment and hope to Annika's family.
Rare Conditions
February 6, 2023

Rare Disease Breakthroughs in Treatments, Medications, and Therapies

Gillette Children’s is leading the way for new treatments, medications, and therapies to help improve the lives of children diagnosed with rare diseases. “Rare diseases are actually common at Gillette and we’re exploring exciting new treatments and therapies to really revolutionize rare disease care,” says Gillette complex care pediatrician, Arthur Beisang, MD.
Why I’m Here
February 2, 2023

Working Toward a More Inclusive Workplace

Gillette's Children’s Black and Brown Employee Resource Group (GBERG) is a cornerstone of inclusivity. Gillette continues to strive to become a more equitable, more diverse, and more inclusive institution and recognize the varied perspectives that come along with that, and place value on those perspectives to enhance our ability to provide culturally sensitive care to our patients and families.
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