Spokane Cleft Team

Spokane Cleft Team Cleft and craniofacial team helping families navigate the reconstructive process.

04/08/2026

We are so proud to be a part of her journey! Dr. Gailey talks about the importance of prenatal cleft care and the support CMN provides to our team. Look for Merveille's photo in Wal-Mart, Costco, Dairy Queen, and Ace Hardware nationwide!

Deacon and Fox both had their cleft lips reconstructed 3 weeks ago by Dr Gailey. Deacon had a right sided cleft and Fox’...
04/02/2026

Deacon and Fox both had their cleft lips reconstructed 3 weeks ago by Dr Gailey. Deacon had a right sided cleft and Fox’s was on his left. Both have healed wonderfully! Deacon has slightly more scar contracture, but will relax over the next several months with wound care and massage. We are so happy for them and their families!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Merveille, who has been named a 2026 Local and National Children’s Miracle Network ...
03/22/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Merveille, who has been named a 2026 Local and National Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital 💛

Merveille’s journey began before she was even born, and her strength has been evident every step of the way. From early challenges with feeding and time spent in the NICU, to her cleft palate repair and ongoing care with our multidisciplinary team—she has shown resilience, courage, and a bright spirit that inspires us all.

Today, Merveille is thriving—and now she’s using her voice to represent children across the country who receive care through Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

We are honored to walk alongside her and her family on this journey. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. 💙

(Pictured with Merveille are members of her cleft care team, including Dr. David Gailey and nurse coordinator MarSue.)

👏 Join us in celebrating Merveille and the incredible impact she is making!

The team saw Summer at her cleft team visit yesterday. She was working hard on her homework and studying in between seei...
03/19/2026

The team saw Summer at her cleft team visit yesterday. She was working hard on her homework and studying in between seeing all the providers. Later that day, Summer and her team competed at their scholastic book competition—and they made it all the way to the finals! They worked so hard and even created their own t-shirts for their team!

We are so incredibly proud of Summer for her hard work, confidence, and determination. Moments like these remind us that our craniofacial kids are warriors and capable of anything they set their minds to.

Way to go, Summer!!

2025 was a wonderful year and we are ready for 2026! Little Ermias had his lip reconstructed by Dr Gailey in April last ...
01/08/2026

2025 was a wonderful year and we are ready for 2026! Little Ermias had his lip reconstructed by Dr Gailey in April last year and is getting ready to have his cleft palate repaired soon! We loved seeing him and develop his cute personality ! Good luck little man:)


Last week, little Deacon, just 7 days old, met his cleft team for the very first time! His parents first met with Dr. Ga...
11/06/2025

Last week, little Deacon, just 7 days old, met his cleft team for the very first time! His parents first met with Dr. Gailey and nurse MarSue before he was even born- learning, preparing, and finding comfort in knowing that a dedicated team would be ready the moment he arrived.

We were so excited to meet his sweet face and begin this cleft care journey together. Each baby's first visit is more than a medical appointment- it's the start of a relationship built on trust, compassion, and lifelong support.

Welcome, baby Deacon! We're so honored to be part of your story.

Congrats to Enzo!! He turned one last month and finished the busy first year of his cleft reconstruction!! He has only n...
11/06/2025

Congrats to Enzo!! He turned one last month and finished the busy first year of his cleft reconstruction!! He has only needed two surgeries, one for his lip reconstruction and the second for his cleft palate. Both were completed by Dr Gailey. He will now see the team in 6-8 months for continued evaluation. We are so proud of you buddy😁😁


Come support a wonder foundation that supports our local cleft lip and palate families! This organization was started in...
09/26/2025

Come support a wonder foundation that supports our local cleft lip and palate families! This organization was started in honor of Laurie Vessey who was the cleft team nurse for over 20 years!!
Hope to see you there!!

Dr Gailey spent the past week volunteering his services in Arequipa, Peru! He worked with the group Free to Smile and Pa...
09/22/2025

Dr Gailey spent the past week volunteering his services in Arequipa, Peru! He worked with the group Free to Smile and Paz Holandaza. The team treated 17 babies and did both cleft lip and palate reconstructive surgery.


Congrats to Baby Taylor!! She had her cleft lip reconstructed today by Dr Gailey. She did amazing. She will stay over ni...
08/12/2025

Congrats to Baby Taylor!! She had her cleft lip reconstructed today by Dr Gailey. She did amazing. She will stay over night in the hospital and go home in the morning. She is DEFINITELY a “Cutie with a Cleft”!! Good luck baby girl!!

Let’s end the month by sharing some powerful facts about cleft lip and palate that highlight just how important awarenes...
07/31/2025

Let’s end the month by sharing some powerful facts about cleft lip and palate that highlight just how important awareness and access to care truly are:

* 1 in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip and/or palate worldwide.
* Clefts form during the first 6–12 weeks of pregnancy
* Cleft lip and/or palate occur when tissues in the baby’s face don’t fuse completely during early fetal development.
* Babies with clefts may struggle with feeding, speech, hearing, and dental issues—but with the right support, they thrive.
* Clefts can occur as part of a syndrome—or on their own. Most clefts are isolated, but some are linked to genetic syndromes and require coordinated care.
* Children with clefts often need multiple surgeries
* Many children require staged procedures—from lip repair, palate repair, and later bone grafting, to orthodontics, ear tubes, and rhinoplasty.
* Speech therapy is a key part of cleft care. Even after palate repair, some children may have velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) or nasal-sounding speech and benefit from early, consistent speech therapy.
* Early hearing checks are essential. Children with cleft palate are at high risk for ear infections and hearing loss due to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
* Cleft care requires a multidisciplinary team. Surgeons, nurses, speech therapists, dentists, orthodontists, audiologists, geneticists, and social workers all play vital roles.

At the Spokane Cleft Team, we’re proud to walk alongside our families from the very beginning—ensuring they receive comprehensive, compassionate care every step of the way.

Cleft Awareness Month may be ending, but our mission continues year-round.

Congrats to Annabel!!! She just finished her last team cleft evaluation! We are so happy for her, but sad that we won’t...
07/17/2025

Congrats to Annabel!!! She just finished her last team cleft evaluation! We are so happy for her, but sad that we won’t see her every year🥰. We make each of our kids promise to send college graduation, wedding and life announcements! We wish you the very best, Annabel! You will do amazing things!!

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