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Transforming Lives with Cerebral Palsy Care

See how Gillette Children’s partners worldwide to deliver innovative care, family support, and hope for every child.

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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.

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Is it Bullying or Teasing?

October is bullying prevention month and a time to raise awareness about the harm created by bullies. The Director of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children's says teamwork between parents and teachers is the key to help kids feel safe. He suggests some tips to help parents discern if their child is being bullied or simply being teased.

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Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon Has a Global Impact

Pediatric craniofacial and plastic surgeon Jo Barta, MD, generously shares her expertise on global health outreach trips at least once a year. Read about her recent trip to provide treatment in Ajijic, Mexico.

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Expanding Cerebral Palsy Knowledge with Three New Books

With more than a century of unwavering commitment and expertise in cerebral palsy care, Gillette Children’s—through our Cerebral Palsy Institute—is a global leader in clinical excellence, pioneering research, and advocacy. In December 2024, we reached a new milestone with the release of three books as part of the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, each focusing on a different type of cerebral palsy: Spastic Hemiplegia, Spastic Quadriplegia, Spastic Diplegia, second edition

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Gillette’s Global Partnership Advances Care for Rare Disease

Over 400 million people worldwide are estimated to live with a rare disease, and over half of those living with a rare disease are children. Gillette Children's has partnered with the International Hospital Federation (IHF) to form the Global Rare Paediatric Disease Network (GRPDN), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving care for children with rare diseases worldwide.

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Tips on Surviving and Thriving in College

Johns Hopkins pre-med student and Gillette patient, Kate Ketelhohn, shares tips to help students who have health issues enjoy a successful college experience.

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Gillette Press Celebrates Launch of New Healthcare Series

This past December, Gillette Children’s Healthcare Press celebrated the launch of the first five titles in the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series:

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Meet the Physicians Creating Better Understanding of Limb Differences

April marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of limb differences across all ages. Gillette Children's, home to nationally and internationally recognized leaders in pediatric orthopedics, is helping to lead the way to greater understanding through education and advocacy.

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The Gillette Assistance Program’s GAP Impact The Hunt Family’s Story

Through our donor-supported Gillette Assistance Program (GAP), we’ve been able to provide a critical boost for families juggling medical costs, the need for services not covered by insurance, and in the case of the Hunt family, multiple family members needing care.

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How to Advocate for Your Child Diagnosed with a Rare Disease Advice from Lisa Evert

The former president of the Midwest Rett Foundation, Lisa Evert, shares her reflections on how to advocate for your child diagnosed with a rare disease. Lisa's adult daughter, Jill, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome in 1999.

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Gillette Drives CP Research, Innovation and Care

October 6, 2022 is World CP Day. It's a time to celebrate and support the more than 17 million people living with cerebral palsy (CP). Gillette Children's is building on its strong commitment to caring for children who have cerebral palsy through new developments in research, innovation, and the clinical expertise of its physicians and providers. Exciting plans about the future of CP care at Gillette will be announced later in October 2022.

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