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Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome
… Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome Blog Heart Month Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Phoenix … every night,” she shared. When Kayla finally was able to come home, her parents were relieved but also scared. The …
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… Rachel listens to her baby girl’s heartbeat – a treasured memory of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two … the family received devastating news two weeks later. While Oaklyn was developing normally, Emerson was …
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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… families – and we are grateful to have incredible staff members that live out this mission each and every day. Here, … what being a nurse truly means for them. These nurses may come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they … a total of 29 years. Phoenix Children’s is a very special place; it’s where I started my pediatric nursing career in …
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs Blog Glanzmann thrombasthenia Cleft Lip and … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern …
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Kaylea's Story
… gun on herself. When police discovered the pair 13 hours later, she was still alive ... her mother had died … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would … go,'" the neurosurgeon said. Even if she lived, the outcome looked bleak. "We were not sure whether she would live or …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … the center of the chest or more pronounced on one side (asymmetrical). You may also hear the terms “cup,” … When a surgeon repairs a severed, s/he is sewing the insulation that surrounds the nerve (nerve sheath) back …
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Know the Glow: Identifying retinoblastoma in holiday photos
… Know the Glow: Identifying retinoblastoma in holiday photos Blog Center for Cancer and Blood … Retinoblastoma COVID-19 The red-eye effect is a common nuisance in photos – it’s the result of a camera flash in dim light – but few people know that a …
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care — Arrowhead Campus
The new clinic, which will begin serving families on Wednesday, Nov. 15, is located at 6524 W. Sack Drive in Glendale. The opening of the multi-specialty clinic marks the first phase of the campus’ opening. Construction continues at Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, a freestanding pediatric hospital that will provide inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, a surgery center and a full suite of imaging services. The hospital is slated to open in July 2024.
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Child Passenger Safety Month - When to replace your child’s car seat
… Child Passenger Safety Month - When to replace your child’s car seat Blog Car Seat Child Passenger … Awareness Center for Family Health and Safety Staying informed on child passenger safety is crucial to keep your child … National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after being …
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life Blog Heart Failure … with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … require a heart transplant for their condition. However, some children may need something to support them while they …
