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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Anesthesiology, Names Leadership Team
Joining the newly created Division of Anesthesiology are 39 experienced providers who recently transitioned from a longstanding private practice into Phoenix Children’s Medical Group. Many of these skilled providers have subspecialties within anesthesia, including pediatric pain management, cardiology, transplantation and more. This team is already an integral part of daily care delivery, having practiced extensively within Phoenix Children’s health system.
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Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays
… in the past decade in Western countries and are becoming an important public health concern due to the large … are a few tips and resources that I hope you find useful: 1. Fun size Many of the “fun-size” treats aren’t labeled for … treats. Check out: foodallergy.org . 3. Be prepared Always carry your epinephrine 2-pack. Even if your child had a …
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition
… Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological … tell a parent whose child is diagnosed with epilepsy , I always start with those four words. My reason is simple: … are diagnosed with the condition each year – and more than 11,000 Arizona kids have active epilepsy. It’s a disease …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.
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Phoenix Children’s Names Katherine Perry, MD, MS, Division Chief of Nephrology
As Phoenix Children’s Division of Nephrology continues to grow to address the needs of children in Arizona and beyond, the health system has named renowned pediatric nephrologist and researcher Katherine Perry, MD, MS, the chief of the division. Dr. Perry comes to Phoenix Children’s from UCLA Health, where she worked as a board-certified pediatric nephrologist since 2006.
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A journey from NICU parent to critical care nurse leader
… The addition of Katie to the Phoenix Children’s family comes during a time of immense growth for the health care … surrounded her family. “They were so supportive — just the way they cared for us,” Katie said. “They were so incredibly … before coming to Phoenix Children’s. And while there’s always a transition moving from one health system to …
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… experiences, love of science and passion for serving his community to become a pediatric gastroenterologist and care … in athletics due to breathing difficulty. Despite that, I always persevered. I was an avid athlete in high school, … Phoenix Children's Hospital, where I have been for the past 12 years. Throughout my battle with ulcerative colitis, I …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… at Phoenix Children’s Neurology Seizures Epilepsy In 2010, just before entering the fifth grade, Katherine was … would closely monitor Katherine on the court. He could always recognize the onset of a seizure by her hand motions … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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One of the top centers for treating chest deformities in North America is right here
… “funnel chest” or “concave chest,” pectus is the most common chest wall deformity and can range from mild to … can significantly restrict heart or lung function. Since 1998, a surgical procedure invented by Donald Nuss, MD, has … surgery in 2018, and following the standard follow-up visit, he returned a year later for an annual exam and then …
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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… calming manner, said Kaitlyn, the mother of Greyson, now 18 months old, who was born with severe bilateral clubfoot … and I am very grateful for her support – every step of the way.” What is clubfoot? About one in 1,000 babies in the … typical childhood activities and even play sports. The most common type of clubfoot is “isolated,” meaning the child has …
