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COVID-19
January 25, 2022

Help at Home with Gillette Virtual Rehab

You and your child can have access to the same trusted team of Gillette Children’s physical, occupational, and speech/language therapists from the safety and comfort of your own home. Thanks to technology and expanded access, Gillette Children’s has improved our virtual rehab therapy program.
COVID-19
November 24, 2021

How Our Cleaning Methods Keep You Safe

Infectious diseases have caused problems for millions of years. That’s why it’s important to wash our hands and clean surfaces we touch—especially in a health care setting. At Gillette, keeping our clinical spaces clean and sanitized is an essential part of the care that we provide.
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November 18, 2021

Access and Excellence Across Minnesota

Gillette Children's is committed to providing access and excellence in health care to children throughout Minnesota. National Rural Health Day is November 18th and an opportunity to celebrate the community-minded spirit of rural American and to highlight health care providers who keep people living in these areas healthy. Although we’re headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gillette has clinics throughout the state in locations such as Alexandria, Baxter, Bemidji, Duluth, Mankato, St. Cloud and Willmar.
COVID-19
November 11, 2021

Helping Your Child During a Vaccination

Many parents of 5 to 11 year old children are anxious to get their child a COVID-19 vaccination. Children might be feeling anxious themselves for another reason. Gillette Children's Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics shares tips so children can feel brave and calm during a vaccination. Preparation, distraction and even a little screen time can help make the process go smoothly.
COVID-19
November 5, 2021

Relief and Gratitude as COVID-19 Vaccines Approved for Children

It’s the moment many parents have been anxiously waiting for—COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out for children ages 5-to-11. Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, Gillette Children's has been a strong advocate to ensure COVID vaccine access for for children with complex medical needs and their caregivers. A Gillette family shares their relief and gratitude now that vaccines are available for children.
COVID-19
September 28, 2021

Health Officials Warn of Triple Threat as Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Collide

Parents and health officials are bracing for what some are calling a “triple threat” to the health of children as the COVID-19 pandemic collides with the start of flu season and a surge of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Gillette is boosting efforts to make sure children who are medically fragile get a flu vaccination and is educating people about how to curb RSV and COVID-19.
COVID-19
April 2, 2021

Fact v. Fiction: The COVID-19 Vaccine 

Now that vaccine eligibility has expanded in many states, we thought it might be helpful to sit down with Tori Bahr, MD, a pediatric complex care physician at Gillette to discuss the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available. 
COVID-19
February 12, 2021

Vaccine Prioritization: A Letter from Gillette to Governor Walz and Commissioner Malcom

In light of current guidelines that determine who is eligible for vaccine prioritization, Gillette reached out to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Commissioner Jan Malcom to urge them to consider the inclusion of people who have disabilities.
COVID-19
January 22, 2021

Committed to Keeping Our Community Safe from COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Gillette Children's has been focused on protecting our community—by wearing masks and protective gear, washing our hands, keeping our environment clean and social distancing. We’re proud to protect and serve our community during this challenging time.
COVID-19
January 13, 2021

Safe Winter Fun During COVID-19

Even in a normal year, the winter months can present challenges when it comes to getting out and staying active. In a time when many would be transitioning to doing more activities indoors, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced additional challenges. However, there are still many ways to stay active and have fun this winter.
COVID-19
December 30, 2020

What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means to You and Gillette Children’s

The first round of COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer is currently being given to providers and staff at Gillette Children's. You can look for many of our providers and care givers to be protected against this virus, so they can better provide you with care you need in a safe way. This is a major step in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19
March 6, 2020

COVID-19: Tips on Prevention

You’ve likely been hearing quite a bit about COVID-19—or coronavirus—in the news lately. Our medical staff at Gillette Children’s wants to help our patients and families better understand COVID-19 and how to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the illness.
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