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Concussions result from a blow or jolt to the head that temporarily impacts normal brain function. This can happen during sporting activities, accidents or falls. Proper recognition and management of concussions are essential to ensure the safety and long-term health of children

Children and teens are not simply little adults: they are growing and changing. Young athletes require specialized care from providers who understand how their bones, joints and muscles develop. They also need providers who understand non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports

Early detection of hearing differences can have a big impact on your child’s development. At Phoenix Children’s, our expert pediatric audiology team cares for children of all ages with various hearing and balance conditions. We provide families with an accurate and early

If your child needs dialysis, it’s good to know that the experts at Phoenix Children’s are here to provide excellent care and support for your family. In fact, our Erma Bombeck Dialysis Center is the only dedicated outpatient pediatric unit in the state of Arizona, and the only

At Phoenix Children’s Hospital, patients get the best in trauma care. We bring top talents from two of our Centers of Excellence: the Barrow Neurological Institute and the Pediatric Trauma Center, which is the only verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in all of Arizona.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a procedure that uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung and back into the bloodstream for patients with breathing and heart problems. The treatment provides bypass support so a patient’s lungs and heart can rest and

The Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at Phoenix Children’s is an interdisciplinary collaboration between Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Divisions of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Division of Plastic Surgery. We are committed to ensuring your

In the past, babies born with a single ventricle heart defect had limited treatment options and little chance of surviving early childhood. Now, through a series of three to four palliative surgeries and ongoing disease management, many children born with single ventricular

Pediatric General Surgery at Phoenix Children’s has the largest team of pediatric surgeons in Arizona and offers surgical treatment for more than 50 conditions. Each year the Pediatric General Surgery team sees an average of 7,200 clinic visits and performs more than 3,932

Traumatic experiences and chronic stress can harm kids now and for years to come. Pediatric experts have found that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause serious, but preventable, complications in children and teens. ACE-related physical, emotional and mental problems