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January 26, 2021
Promise Found: Peyton’s Halo-Gravity Traction JourneyHaving the opportunity to view the world upright and the ability to stand straight is something that most of us
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Committed to Keeping Our Community Safe from COVID-19Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare 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.
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January 21, 2021
Gillette Provides a Higher Level of Care for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Prevention and precaution are the keys to staying safe and minimizing injuries. If your child does become injured the team at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has a higher level of training to deal with pediatric TBIs.
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January 19, 2021
Trust Your Instincts: A Craniosynostosis JourneyThe Quinn family shares their experience about their newborn daughter receiving a diagnosis of craniosynostosis. They appreciate the Gillette team approach to care which allows for collaboration between the neurosurgeon and the plastic surgeon to formulate a clear, patient-specific plan. Two surgeons working side-by-side in the operating room decreases operating time and reduces the length of exposure a child has to general anesthesia.
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January 13, 2021
Safe Winter Fun During COVID-19Even 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.
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January 13, 2021
From Scared to Prepared: Child Life Specialists Make a Difference at GilletteChild life specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions aimed at reducing fear, anxiety and pain during medical treatment. Recently, through the establishment of the Delta Air Lines Child Life Fellowship Fund, Gillette was able to expand the capacity of the child life program through a fellowship position.
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A Conversation with Peter Kim, MDPeter Kim, MD has worked as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare for nearly ten years. Dr. Kim assumed the role of Associate Medical Director for Surgical Services at Gillette in 2021. Kim has been with Gillette since 2011 and has extensive expertise in treating Chiari malformation, epilepsy and seizures, tethered spinal cord, spina bifida, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus. Learn more about him, here:
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