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Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility
… mother, Sandee Walker, walked into her anatomy scan in 2017, she expected to leave with a simple memory of finding … had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the left side of … as important as the care plan was the feeling they walked away with: they weren’t going to face this journey alone. …
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Lauren’s Story
… of that bad experience, we didn’t pursue treatment right away but instead waited to see how my scoliosis would … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me …
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Fitting the right bike to the right child
… is great and it’s a good time to get out and pedal your way to some fun. This last year has been different and bike … always concerned for the safety of children, throughout our communities. April is Arizona Bike Month and we know there … The best size bike for a 4-year-old is either a 12-inch or 16-inch wheel depending on their height. …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
In a move to further enhance the award-winning health system’s ability to provide specialized care for children at high risk of infection, Phoenix Children’s created a new Division of Infectious Diseases and named Wassim Ballan, MD, chief of the division.
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Phoenix Children’s Is the First-Ever Health System in the U.S to Use Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial Robotic Guidance Platform for Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked pediatric leader, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the first-ever health system in the U.S. to receive and deploy the newly FDA-cleared Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ platform. Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, chose Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s as its first partner using this robotic technology. The highly advanced surgical tool is intended for use with the Medtronic StealthStation™ system, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will use it in surgery for pediatric patients suffering from a range of neurological conditions.
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ASU, Phoenix Children’s Partnership Announces First-of-their-Kind Nursing Programs
Phoenix Children’s and Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation are thrilled to announce an expansion of their strategic partnership with the development of pre-licensure and graduate-level programs that enhance the preparation of Arizona’s future pediatric nurses.
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Phoenix Children’s Named Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber
Following Phoenix Children’s recent recognition from the Greater Phoenix Chamber as Exceptional Innovator, Phoenix Children’s was honored as Large Businesses of the Year during the Chamber’s 31st Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Innovation, growth, quality improvement, and a goal to educate are among what leaders at Phoenix Children’s recognize as its major success drivers.
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Eli’s Journey to Scoliosis Surgery
Meet Eli, a 16-year-old runner, who received posterior spinal fusion surgery at Phoenix Children’s to treat progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… First Responders Trauma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community support is critical for EMS workers’ safety and … ones, and ensuring that high-quality emergency care is always available for the communities we serve. As a …
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9 tips to help teens build healthy self-esteem
… Finally, the ever-present use of social media further complicates teen lives. Although a great way of connecting with others, these platforms suggest … increased self-scrutiny and peer comparison. In fact, a 2019 study found that teens who spend greater than three hours …