TOPIC 12:
Illuminate the Future
What began as a relationship between one doctor and one family 125 years ago has grown into Gillette Children’s—one of the world’s most respected hospitals treating children with brain, bone, and movement disorders.
How did this happen? This success is due to a clear mission, compassion, and, most importantly, people.
It Starts with a Child
It was a chilly October morning in 1897 when Dr. Arthur Gillette met 10-year-old Royal Gray and his parents. The Grays traveled south more than 65 miles from Pine City, Minnesota to St. Paul to find answers to help their son...
Expert Rare Disease Care at Gillette Children's
Shortly after birth, Annika's mother, Anna, and her grandmother, Deisy, noticed she was missing milestones and declining. “One day I looked at my granddaughter and she lost the ability to...
Cerebral Palsy Care and Michael Holley
Michael Holley was a micro preemie and was born at just 26 weeks and two days. “Because he was born about three months too early, the doctors told us to be prepared for the possibility that...
Innovations in Virtual Care
Gillette Children's believes every child should have access to the best medical care and rehabilitation. The Minnesota-based pediatric hospital and clinic network expanded virtual services...
Gillette Children's Celebrates Disability Pride Month
At Gillette Children's, it's our mission to help every child reach their potential and achieve the independence and agency to create their own story. That's why we celebrate Disability Pride Month...
Innovative and Comprehensive Spine Care
"My back feels flexible and I'm grateful!" proclaims 16-year-old Delaney Lundquist as she warms up for her tennis lesson on a hot July morning in Elk River, Minnesota. Delaney had vertebral...
Gillette Children's Gait and Motion Analysis Center Changes Lives
Gillette Children's operates one of the world's busiest and more respected clinical gait and motion analysis centers. The center uses innovative computer technology and motion analysis...
Virtual Reality Transports Patients and Improves Clinical Care
The hospital can be an unfamiliar place for anyone, especially a child, and regardless of the circumstances, it's usually difficult for a patient to forget that they're in one...
Creating a Lifetime of Smiles with Gillette
New mother Delissa Kearney knows what it's like to hear your baby has a health condition before they're even born. At her 20-week ultrasound for her daughter, Kearney knew something...
Expert Medical Care Close to Home
Gillette Children's is committed to providing access and excellence in health care to all children who need our care. Gillette’s medical director for Greater Minnesota, Andrea Paulson...
Cerebral Palsy Institute Empowers Patients and Families
Kate Harkness was born at 23 weeks and two days. She spent 158 days in the neonatal intensive care unit and had five surgical procedures. When Kate was finally able to go home...
A message from President and CEO Barbara Joers
2022 is a pivotal year for Gillette. We are celebrating 125 years of serving patients who have brain, bone and movement conditions, their families and our community. While we will take time to come together to recognize and honor our history, we are also planning for a future that will allow us to continue expanding our reach, serving more patients and families, and contributing to improving care.
Nothing we've achieved in our past or present would have been possible without the dedication of our team members. Our unceasing commitment will be showcased through our year-long series with the Star Tribune.
We invite you to learn more about our innovations, expertise and advocacy efforts.
In 2021, patients came from:
87
Minnesota
counties
44
US States and
territories
6
International
countries
Patients served:
26,126
Specialties:
· Cerebral palsy
· Craniofacial surgery
· Neurology and Neurosurgery
· Orthopedics
· Rehabilitation
· Spine care, including scoliosis
Research:
Our research focuses on translating medical advances into better care and treatments to benefit our patients.
2021 included:
141
research
studies
75
peer-reviewed
articles published
54
grants & funding
options received
Events:
Help celebrate 125 years of innovation and expert care. Join us at our upcoming events.
Giving:
Support our work and help power the next 125 years of expert care.
