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July 31, 2020Detective Work and Data Help Detect Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD)Diagnosing velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) takes careful listening, testing, data collection and detective work. VPD is an umbrella term that describes multiple disorders that cause leakage of air into the nasal passages during speech production. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare speech-language pathologist, Graham Schenck, PhD, has special training in VPD and is an expert in its detection.

July 29, 2020Turning Can’t Into Can Since 2011: Peter’s Cerebral Palsy Journey

In all the ways that matter, Peter is your typical 8-year-old. He’s a protective older brother…

July 28, 2020

Meet our 2020 Top DoctorsMpls. St. Paul Magazine recently released its “Top Doctors list,” which includes the names of 24 physicians…

July 21, 2020

Virtual Appointments Break Down Barriers for FamiliesWhen virtual appointments were first proposed, we were appreciative but admittedly skeptical about how that would work. But having recently made the shift over to virtual appointments, we’ve been pleasantly surprised by how seamless the transition was. Naturally, there were some growing pains in the beginning, but there were many benefits that emerged over time.

July 16, 2020

When Life Hands You COVID-19…Make a Virtual Lemonade StandJoe Carr is a socially connected doer and thinker so a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic was not about to stop him from launching his 5th annual Lemonade Stand Fundraiser for Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. In fact, Joe and his team say in a strange twist COVID-19 might make this year of fund raising even more successful.

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July 31, 2020

Detective Work and Data Help Detect Velopharyngeal

Dysfunction (VPD)Diagnosing velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) takes careful listening, testing,

data collection and detective work. VPD is an umbrella term that describes

multiple disorders that cause leakage of air into the nasal passages during

speech production. Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare speech-language

pathologist, Graham Schenck, PhD, has special training in VPD and is an

expert in its detection.Image not found or type unknown

July 29, 2020

Turning Can’t Into Can Since 2011: Peter’s Cerebral Palsy

JourneyIn all the ways that matter, Peter is your typical 8-year-old. He’s a protective

older brother to his younger sister Katie, loves cars, sports and Star Wars.

He’s easy to smile, quick to laugh and brings joy to all who meet him. When

you’re in Peter’s presence, the fact that he has cerebral palsy and can’t

speak, quickly becomes an afterthought.Image not found or type unknown

July 28, 2020

Meet our 2020 Top DoctorsMpls. St. Paul Magazine recently released its “Top Doctors list,” which

includes the names of 24 physicians from Gillette Children's Specialty

Healthcare. The magazine determines award recipients based on a survey

sent to physicians each year, asking them to nominate one or more doctors

(excluding themselves) whom they would visit if they or a loved one needed

medical care.Image not found or type unknown

July 21, 2020

Virtual Appointments Break Down Barriers for FamiliesWhen virtual appointments were first proposed, we were appreciative but

admittedly skeptical about how that would work. But having recently made the

shift over to virtual appointments, we’ve been pleasantly surprised by how

seamless the transition was. Naturally, there were some growing pains in the

beginning, but there were many benefits that emerged over time.Image not found or type unknown

July 16, 2020

When Life Hands You COVID-19…Make a Virtual Lemonade

StandJoe Carr is a socially connected doer and thinker so a worldwide COVID-19

pandemic was not about to stop him from launching his 5th annual Lemonade

Stand Fundraiser for Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. In fact, Joe and

his team say in a strange twist COVID-19 might make this year of fund raising

even more successful.Image not found or type unknown

July 14, 2020

Every Day, Better and Stronger: Matthew’s Recovery from

Traumatic Brain Injury

Matthew suffered a traumatic brain injury 15 years ago. After the treatment at

Gillette that saved his life, he’s had a singular goal: To live every day, better

and stronger. As he says, “It’s not about what I lost, it’s about what I’m

getting back.”Image not found or type unknown

July 9, 2020

Safe, Open and Ready to HelpGillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is essential to those we serve and

we’re ready to help while taking precautions to make sure you, your child and

our staff are as safe as possible. Timely and safe medical care is crucial for

patients with rare, complex and traumatic conditions.Image not found or type unknown

July 9, 2020

The ArmeoSpring Makes Intense Therapy Seem Like PlayGillette is one of the only pediatric health care centers to have an

ArmeoSpring machine. It’s a computer-enhanced activity specifically designed

for kids who are regaining movement in the arm or hand. This robotic

exoskeleton is especially useful to assist patients who are building strength

as the result of trauma, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions or stroke.Image not found or type unknown

July 2, 2020

Celebrate Smart Summer SafetyThe Fourth of July and other summer celebrations are a time for enjoyment,

making memories and being aware of summer safety tips. Even though some

celebrations will be different this year due to COVID-19, physicians at Gillette

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June 30, 2020

Inimitable Avery: Relentless After Treatment for Scoliosis"It was definitely a shock. I almost didn’t believe it at first. I’m a competitive

athlete; I’d never really been hurt or sick in my entire life. I didn’t even know

what scoliosis was." - Avery Wright

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