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December 15, 2021

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. 
September 14, 2021

Za’Nii’s Relentless Recovery

Za’Nii is only 10 years old, but she’s already been through more than most individuals would in a lifetime. She's stared down two potentially life-threatening illnesses including severe scoliosis, and beaten them both. Through all of it, Za'Nii has maintained an irrepressibly positive attitude that rubs off on everyone around her. Read her story here.
June 23, 2021

Experience and Expertise Makes a Difference in Gillette Scoliosis Care

A diagnosis of scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, can be upsetting for a family but the expert team at Gillette Children's can guide you through a pallet of care that includes; bracing, physical therapy, surgery and other new options.
Patient Stories
June 20, 2021

After Treatment for Scoliosis, Taylor Barrels Ahead

To see Taylor ride her horse is a study of grace in motion. That she's doing it after treatment for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, makes it even more impressive.
Patient Stories
June 13, 2021

Olympic Qualifier, Kyra Condie Reaches New Heights Following Spinal Fusion

In just over a month, Kyra Condie will be competing as a climber in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It will be the first time climbing has been featured as an event in the Olympics and for her, a tremendous personal achievement and milestone she’s been working towards her entire life. A diagnosis of scoliosis could've made this feat unattainable, but her personal dedication and the treatment she received at Gillette made it possible.
June 1, 2021

5 Scoliosis Facts Every Parent Should Know

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and to kick things off, Gillette expert Danielle Harding, PA-C breaks down five things to know if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with this common spine condition.
Patient Stories
February 10, 2021

“Getting Back to Being Me” – Isabella’s Scoliosis Story

When Isabella Gregory, 11, received a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis in 2019, it was a shock to say the least. Read about the unique surgical procedure that got Isabella back to her life and activities just 6 weeks later.
Innovation and Research
January 26, 2021

Promise Found: Peyton’s Halo-Gravity Traction Journey

The ability to stand up straight is something that most of us take for granted. Peyton's family can tell you how the ability to stand upright, transformationally changed her view of the world. Read more about the surgery that made it possible.
Pediatrics
October 8, 2020

A Conversation with Walter Truong, MD

Walter Truong, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Gillette Children's. Dr. Truong specializes in treating a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions. Learn more about him here.
Patient Stories
June 4, 2020

Erika Comes Back After Spinal Fusion

"I realized, for the first time, that I was shooting straight. Due to my scoliosis, I'd been overcompensating." Erika, a basketball player, gained confidence after surgery to correct her spinal curvature.
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Robert Favorite as a young child on a bike
February 27, 2019

Robert’s Life with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Rare Disease Story

For Janet Favorite, navigating her son Robert’s rare condition has been a rollercoaster, steadied by her family’s commitment to providing him with expert care and access to resources at Gillette Children’s. Read her story here.
May 2, 2017

Student Broadcaster Recovers from Transverse Myelitis with Eggnog Fizz and Friends

This is not what Earl Weir planned for his junior year in high school. The 17-year-old from Howard Lake, Minnesota was a busy teenager—involved in his school’s broadcast club, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and listening to music with his mom. Earl is an example of how life can change in an instant.
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