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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.
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November 24, 2021

Staying Thankful and Safe During the Holiday Season

Many families are grateful for the opportunity to gather again this Thanksgiving as COVID-19 vaccines offer some protection from the virus. But holiday gatherings are not exactly back to the celebrations of the past. Matt Witham, PhD, manager of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children's, has some advice to modify traditions and keep our celebrations happy.
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January 29, 2021

A Conversation with Matthew Witham, PhD 

Matthew Witham, PhD, is the manager of Child and Family Services at Gillette Children’s and has worked at Gillette since 2017. Learn more about Witham and the comprehensive approach Child and Family Services provides to support Gillette patients and families, here:
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