Here at Gillette, we treat Legg calve Perthes, a condition in which blood supply to the hip bone is temporarily interrupted, causing the bone in the hip to deteriorate. In a lot of cases Children are put into casts to help regain hip movements.

Gillette Children's is one of just 14 U.S. hospitals designated as a Clinical Research Center of Excellence by the Rett Syndrome Foundation. Gillette clinical research in Rett syndrome promotes the highest standards of care and partners with the University of Minnesota to provide evidence-based medicine.

Gillette Children’s has an advocacy team whose mission is to make sure children, especially children with disabilities, are not overlooked as state and national lawmakers create the legislation that shapes our lives.  

Clubfoot is one of the most popular conditions we treat. The good news is that with the right care, clubfoot can be corrected completely.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Oral disease is the top unmet health issue for children who have special needs. The dental clinic at Gillette Children's is one of only three facilities in the metro area that is specially equipped to serve patients who have disabilities.

Caty Lingbeck, APRN, CPNP, recently joined Gillette Children's 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.

Proven to be a thorough method of diagnosing and treating joint problems, arthroscopy provides young patients with the least invasive, most effective treatment possible. As experts in treating children who have complex conditions, Gillette Children’s is here to help navigate the journey.

Erin Ingvalson, speech therapist and speech clinical educator at Gillette Children's tells us about her work on the brain injury Rehabilitation team, collaborating with other rehab experts, and one of her fondest memories from her long career.

Gillette Children's is known worldwide for its expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases. Gillette complex care pediatrician, Arthur Beisang, MD is part of the team devoted to providing excellent care and improving the lives of children living with a rare disease.

Ear, nose and throat issues are the number one concern prompting parents to see their child’s pediatrician. February is Kids’ ENT Health Month. At Gillette Children's our ENT specialists understand the unique needs of children and teens who have disabilities, complex conditions or serious issues.

The associate medical director of pediatrics at Gillette Children's, Madeleine Gagnon, MD, was recently appointed to the Board of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP).

The COVID-19 outbreak poses new concerns, especially for children who have complex medical conditions. Gillette Children's complex care pediatrician, Art Beisang, MD answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ) from parents concerned about caring for a child who has special medical needs.

After moving from small-town Iowa to the Twin Cities to be nearer to Gillette, Bentley’s parents describe him as a whole new child. He’s talking, reading and thriving in kindergarten, where his classmates exude kindness.