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… How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive Blog Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Feeding Tube Rehabilitation … Care Unit (PICU) In April 2015, Carolyn and John welcomed their fourth child, Kate, into the world. Although …

… Has your child been getting a lot of nosebleeds lately? Have you been noticing strange bruises? Most of the … to a low platelet count. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, commonly called ITP, is a blood disorder that can cause excessive …

… Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions! Blog Bike Helmets Bike Safety … Brain Injury Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety Just as attitudes and social norms have … worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash …

… For some parents, they may find it difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and …

… How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope Blog Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Anxiety-related conditions … psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers …

… Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck Blog COVID-19 … almost 1 ½ years into the COVID pandemic, it’s easy to feel stuck. Some kids (and adults too!) tell me that every day … away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets …

… (DBS) Dystonia Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Dystonia is an often-misunderstood neurologic condition.  Dr. Michael Kruer , director of the Pediatric Movement Disorders … at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a …

… New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease Patient Stories Alagille syndrome Patient Stories Gastroenterology (GI) … the boys and their families — Phoenix Children’s would become the first hospital in Arizona to prescribe pediatric …

… Nurses Phoenix Children’s mission is to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for patients and their … what being a nurse truly means for them. These nurses may come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they … the time our hospital was born. The mission of hope, helping and the best healthcare provided to our community was …