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Past and Future Paralympic Athletes Get Care at GilletteThe Paralympic Games are underway in Tokyo. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has a history of encouraging all people to participate in sports. Our strong therapeutic recreation program helps children find opportunities to stay physically active. The benefits of consistent physical activity include better weight control, improved heart and muscle strength and the opportunity to make new friends.
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Abby is a ParalympianIf to be inspiring is based upon who you are, what you do and how you make those around you feel, then Abby is precisely that and more. That’s probably why she’s a Paralympian and will be competing in the 2021 Paralympic Games this week.
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New Gillette Urology Provider Ready to Build Strong Patient RelationshipsCaty Lingbeck, APRN, CPNP, recently joined Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare as a urology provider. Lingbeck is excited to work with Gillette families and has expertise in treating neurogenic bladder, neurogenic bowel, spina bifida and cerebral palsy.
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Accessible Summer Fun For AllThe 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. COVID-19 precautions require thought and
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