Bright Futures Blog
Articles and Updates from Phoenix Children's
- When a routine ultrasound showed that Dylan might have a cleft lip and palate, his parents were in shock. They turned to Phoenix Children’s for support.
- Known for his joyful dances and giggles, Harrison got a new heart before he learned to walk. His transplant story is heartwarming, to say the least.
- Dr. Michael Kruer shares what families need to know about dystonia and how Phoenix Children’s is on the leading edge of treating this neurologic movement disorder in children.
- Nash went through a cancer diagnosis, chemo, liver surgery and a liver transplant – all before he turned 3 years old. An organ donation saved his life.
- Undergoing an MRI or CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, can be stressful for kids. They may hear sounds or be in a room they haven’t seen before. Phoenix Children’s has tools to help make scans less intimidating.
- During American Heart Month, Leila Molina shares about her son Oliver’s open-heart surgery and how much she trusts his Phoenix Children’s caregivers.
- Anxiety-related conditions among children and young adults are on the rise. Dr. Chelsea Tobin is a pediatric psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers tips on how parents can help kids cope with anxiety.
- During American Heart Month, the Reed family shares the story of Maddox, their infectiously happy son who received a heart transplant at Phoenix Children’s.