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June 30, 2020Inimitable 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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June 22, 2020Listening, Collaborating and Leading: Meet Gillette’s New Medical Director

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare's, Micah Niermann, MD, is the new medical director and part of the leadership team steering Gillette through some challenging times as the COVID-19 pandemic has a big impact on all health care organizations. He says now, more than ever, Gillette is essential to the patients we serve.

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June 25, 2020

Bracing for Scoliosis with Kristin Smith, COKristin Smith, CO, is the lead orthotist of the OPS spinal orthotics team, and

has worked at Gillette for nearly 20 years. When it comes to scoliosis, her

relationship with the condition is both professional, as well as deeply

personal. Read our conversation with Kristin below.Micah Niermann

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June 22, 2020

Listening, Collaborating and Leading: Meet Gillette’s New

Medical DirectorGillette Children's Specialty Healthcare's, Micah Niermann, MD, is the new

medical director and part of the leadership team steering Gillette through

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some challenging times as the COVID-19 pandemic has a big impact on all

health care organizations. He says now, more than ever, Gillette is essential

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June 20, 2020

After Treatment for Scoliosis, Taylor Barrels AheadTaylor’s a nationally ranked, competitive barrel racer. To watch her ride is a

study of grace in motion. She makes it look effortless. When you stop to

consider that she’s doing all of it while dealing with juvenile idiopathic

scoliosis (JIS), it becomes even more impressive.Gillette patient Joshua Reis meets with Tenner Guilluame

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June 11, 2020

How Joshua Surprised Dr. Guillaume and Almost Made Him CryJune is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and a good time to revisit some

of the remarkable stories of the Gillette patients diagnosed with scoliosis. In

May 2018, Joshua and his parents surprised Gillette Children's Specialty

Healthcare orthopedic surgeon, Tenner Guillaume, MD with an unusual and

highly personal gift.Image not found or type unknown

June 9, 2020

Olympic Qualifier, Kyra Condie Reaches New Heights Following

Spinal FusionThis is not the summer Kyra Condie, 24, was supposed to have. Just a few

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months from now, Kyra was supposed to be in Tokyo, competing as a climber

in the Summer Olympics.It would’ve been the first time climbing was featured

as an event in the Olympics and for her, a tremendous personal achievement.

A milestone she’s been working towards her whole life.Therapeutic Rec specialists

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June 5, 2020

Gillette Children’s Provides Resources During COVID-19Many of us are cooped up in our homes due to COVID-19. It’s a major

change for many families. Luckily, Gillette experts have some useful tips on

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June 4, 2020

Erika Comes Back After Spinal Fusion"I realized, for the first time, that I was shooting straight. Due to my scoliosis,

I'd been overcompensating." Erika, a basketball player, gained confidence

after surgery to correct her spinal curvature.Image not found or type unknown

June 3, 2020

Summer Fun: What’s Safe with COVID-19With the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably wondering what’s safe. Here

are a few safe options for families who have a member with a complex

medical condition, approved by our Infectious Disease experts.

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