January 27, 2020
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Changed Sam’s Life
"It's not an exaggeration to say deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Gillette changed Sam's life", marvels his mother Coleen Wedig. Sam Wedig, 16 and his mother first traveled to Gillette Children's from Des Moines, Iowa in 2015 seeking help for cerebral palsy and dystonia. They're passionate about sharing their story in the hope they can help other families dealing with similar medical challenges.