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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 charley horse, you’ve experienced a mild form of dystonia.” What families need to know about … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As of 2015, 3.4 million Americans carried a diagnosis of epilepsy with … for a referral. For additional resources on KMT, visit: Charlie Foundation Epilepsy Foundation – Ketogenic …
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Phoenix Children's to Host EMS Training to Prepare First Responders for Pediatric 911 Calls
Phoenix Children’s has partnered with the Phoenix Fire Department to host the fourth EMS | MVP Pediatric Symposium, a training to ensure first responders in Arizona have the up-to-date education they need to respond to pediatric emergencies, which often require a very different response than adult emergency calls.
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Phoenix Children’s Named Among America’s 100 Healthiest Workplaces for 2025
For the fifth consecutive year, Phoenix Children’s has been named among the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” by Healthiest Employers® for its investment in employee health and wellbeing.
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Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults
… with cystic fibrosis had a life expectancy of less than 15 years. Today, thanks to improved medical care and … Patients see a variety of health care providers in a single visit, including a pulmonary doctor, nurse practitioner, … adult team,” says Dr. Williams. “The program really helps families and caregivers prepare for transition at a gradual …
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Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults
… patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in adults, melanoma is the second most common cancer in ages 15-29 years old! Yes, you read correctly—teenagers and young … some cases of pediatric melanoma occur, we know that a family history of melanoma and atypical appearing moles, …
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Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert, Phoenix Children’s reach construction milestone on new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion in East Valley
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone today in the construction of the new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion on the Mercy Gilbert campus as the final steel beam of the structure was set into place.
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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A heart for Harrison
Known for his joyful dances and giggles, Harrison got a new heart before he learned to walk
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Phoenix Children’s Earns Pair of Highest Achievable Three-Year Accreditations for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has received a pair of three-year accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in the specialties of Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program and Brain Injury Specialty Program. Phoenix Children’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is the only pediatric and adolescent program in the state. CARF International is an independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human services aimed at raising care standards for service providers.