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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… to get vision checks by their pediatricians in a similar way with quick results. Setting her sights on her own … Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics as a medical assistant in 2019. She began working closely with Dr. Lisa Pepka , a … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …
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Rylie’s story: Horseback riding a reality thanks to immunotherapy
… Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic in August of 2018 when she was 8 years old. She had struggled with … the horse for her and try to keep her outside the barn and away from the hay and dust as much as possible. After her … of shots was once a week and Rylie would get 9 shots per visit! Slowly, our visits were less often with less shots …
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Managing sleep regression in infants and toddlers
… regression more frequently. One of those points is between 18-24 months, or early toddlerhood. This is the point where … are several causes of sleep regression and they aren’t always immediately apparent. Children experience sleep … longer than a month, it is a good idea to schedule a visit with your pediatrician or family doctor. They can help …
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Aris Remains Seizure-Free a Year After Life-Changing Surgery
Aris spent years with wrong diagnoses and medications, then his epilepsy was cured with surgery 19 days after his first visit at Phoenix Children’s.
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a … can feel like an intense muscle cramp that doesn’t go away. Dystonia affects 250,000 people in the U.S., making it … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Study Identifies FOXF1 Enhancers Involved in Rare Lung Disease
This research provides new clarity on a rare, lethal, genetic lung disease which causes respiratory failure in newborns and infants. It also has implications for more common pulmonary disorders.
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… Council (PFAC) Safety Travel Travel can be a positive way for kids to learn and explore, experience new things and … depending on need, mode of transportation and destination. 1. Let your child’s medical team know Tell your child’s … company ahead of time to confirm the facilities you would visit in case of an emergency while traveling. Let your …
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Sammie's Story
… All Odds Crisis, Confusion and Cancer At the young age of 12, Sammie was diagnosed with acute leukemia. On June 1, … directly to her about every treatment, each step of the way. Nothing would be hidden and she would always be the … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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Enjoying the holidays with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
… with these tips can help your child enjoy the holiday meal. 1. Keep it small Our first and most important tip is to … your child to ask questions about ingredients and discuss ways to politely decline if it includes trigger foods. 4. … able to enjoy holiday dinner at home and instead plan to visit a family member’s house, show your child the closest …
