Gillette Children's

Our teams bring all their knowledge and skill to opening minds to new possibilities, including motivating our patients to stay active and play. With a vast network of #rehab #therapists, we help patients throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Midwest -- including through virtual (online) care. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFdmJx8z . . #VoicesOfOurFamilies #PatientExperience

For Alison Dittmer, MD, finding orthopedics and the specialty of hip preservation combined a love of science with a passion for helping others. She enjoys being part of an interdisciplinary team, which also includes a psychologist who ensures that patients are ready before their surgery. Watch her profile video to learn more. And, if your family has had an experience with Dr. Dittmer, share it in the comments or take a moment to give her a review on Google: https://lnkd.in/g-F8JNEi

Say hello to Chester! He’s one of our friendly volunteers who also helps patients with animal-assisted therapy. Give him a pet the next time you see him on our St. Paul Campus!

Every Gillette employee contributes to our mission: helping children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life. To become part of our mission, join #TeamGillette in one of our newest career opportunities! Learn more & apply by visiting our website at https://lnkd.in/gFSRCpPd.

Register today to attend the Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative’s educational summit for providers interested in assisting their patients in transitioning from pediatric to adult care. Leaders, stakeholders, and healthcare professionals in the transition of care space will share insight and best practices for transitioning the care of youth with special health needs. Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/dEAD-d6u

Congratulations to Lisa Kibler, RN, on the Neurosciences Unit as our DAISY Award winner! Colleagues throughout Gillette praise Lisa for her innovative approach to patient care and for being a trusted mentor. Lisa decided to become a nurse after witnessing her best friend in critical condition after a car accident. "I watched in awe as the nurses cared for my friends. These nurses taught us how to knit, decorated my friend’s room, and gave us the space to be goofy teenagers. These two friends and I are now nurses. The three of us pull from our experiences to provide the best care to our patients and their loved ones." Thank you, Lisa, for all you have done and continue to do for Gillette and our patients!

Physicians from across the nation and the world refer children to Gillette because we've stayed the course for more than 125 years -- focused on some of the toughest challenges in pediatric care. Our work is never done because we are undeterred in solving health issues faced by the kids and families in our care. #VoicesOfOurFamilies

“My role is to really connect with families, understand what their underlying values and core principles are, and align with those. Then I #advocate on their behalf to make sure that all of their wishes are being addressed appropriately. This includes their quality of life, pain and difficult symptom management,” said Todd Dalberg, DO, who leads our #palliative and integrative care specialty. Watch his video to learn more. And, if you have experience with Dr. Dalberg, we’d appreciate you taking a moment to give a review on Google: https://lnkd.in/gpKsbSrF

Have Gillette Children's nurses made a difference in your life? Share your gratitude and we'll pass it on to our amazing team! May 6-12 is National Nurses Week! This week, we celebrate our nurses and all they do for our patients and families. Our nurses help every child to create their own story. We thank them for all they do. Happy National Nurses Week! #NursesWeek #Nurse #TeamGillette

Fun times celebrating #PatientExperience Week! Check out a few team pics with our "We are the Patient Experience" signs. Much appreciation to our Greater Minnesota Clinic locations for their active participation. We'll continue sharing our #VoicesOfOurFamilies quotes each Sunday as an ongoing series. As always, we welcome your feedback!