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Community
January 12, 2024
Preparing Your Wheelchair for Snow
From wheelchair snow blades to wintertime maintenance, we've covered all the things you need to know to travel through snowy streets and sidewalks.
Safety and Wellness
November 17, 2023
Holiday Travel Tips for Children Who Have Special Needs
Parents traveling with family members who have a disability or special need are often dealing with extra issues and concerns. During the holidays airports are crowded, security lines long and traffic is snarled. Preparation and knowledge are the keys to decreasing stress and getting rid of your bah humbug.
Safety and Wellness
June 29, 2023
Accessible Summer Fun For All
The therapeutic recreation specialists at Gillette can help plan family summer activities to make sure children who have mobility or health challenges can have fun in the sun. Great summer experiences are in the future for everyone with just a few precautions and some planning.
Community
October 19, 2022
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.
Injuries
August 31, 2022
What are Common Causes and Signs of Seizures in Children?
Gillette Children’s has a comprehensive team of pediatric neurologists to help parents and guardians understand the common causes and signs of seizures in children. These Gillette specialists work with families and primary care providers to ensure children get an expert, first seizure evaluation and a treatment plan if it’s needed.
Brain
December 22, 2019
Trevor Gets Back in Action After Aneurysm
After enduring a ruptured aneurysm, doctors told Trevor's parents were told he'd never walk again. After a six-week rehabilitation stay at Gillette Children's, Trevor strode out of the hospital doors - walking independently.
Safety and Wellness
August 30, 2019
Looking Back: CranioCap Well Worth the Effort
Marlowe Mary Madich is eager to smile, yet surprisingly stingy with her giggles. But her penchant for dancing along to “Shake Your Groove Thing” wins over just about any room pretty rapidly.
Innovation and Research
July 17, 2019
Virtual Reality Bolsters Clinical Care at Gillette
The hospital can be a scary place for anyone, especially a child, and no matter how nice the staff is or how thoughtfully the clinical spaces are designed, it’s usually difficult for a patient to forget they’re in one. At Gillette Children’s, that’s no longer the case.
Safety and Wellness
May 29, 2019
How to Help Your Children Cope with a Sibling’s Hospital Stay
Having a sibling who is hospitalized and seeing stressed parents can bring a lot of emotions to the surface for children. Child life specialists at Gillette share their expertise on how you can help all the children in your family cope with hospitalization.
Safety and Wellness
May 3, 2019
Four Reasons Why Safe Medicine Disposal Matters
Proper medicine disposal is a very important issue for several reasons, including environmental risks, health risks, accidental use and intentional misuse. Learn more about how to safely dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medicines.
Brain
June 3, 2018
Letters to My Landon: A Message to My Son
Every now and again, I write a new letter to my son, Landon. It’s my testament to him. To who he was, to who he is, and to who he could someday be.
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