gillette STORIES Tag: spine

Talking to your child about their medical diagnosis doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit. Your family has real, life-changing support at Gillette Children’s. 

Za’Nii is only 10 years old, but she’s already been through more than most individuals would in a lifetime. She's stared down two potentially life-threatening illnesses including severe scoliosis, and beaten them both. Through all of it, Za'Nii has maintained an irrepressibly positive attitude that rubs off on everyone around her. Read her story here.

A diagnosis of scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, can be upsetting for a family but the expert team at Gillette Children's can guide you through a pallet of care that includes; bracing, physical therapy, surgery and other new options.

Kyra Condie was one of 4 athletes from the US to compete in Sport Climbing’s debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. A diagnosis of scoliosis could've made this feat unattainable, but her personal dedication and the treatment she received at Gillette made it possible. This story was originally published in 2021, just before the rescheduled games were held.

For Janet Favorite, navigating her son Robert’s rare condition has been a rollercoaster, steadied by her family’s commitment to providing him with expert care and access to resources at Gillette Children’s. Read her story here.

This is not what Earl Weir planned for his junior year in high school. The 17-year-old from Howard Lake, Minnesota was a busy teenager—involved in his school's broadcast club, spending time hunting and fishing with his dad and listening to music with his mom. Earl is an example of how life can change in an instant.