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Feeding Tube Awareness Week and Feeding Disorders
… developing children and 80-90% of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Those with a pediatric feeding disorder … difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … into the stomach. ND- or NJ-tubes : ND-tubes are similar to NG-tubes, but they go through the stomach and end in …
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… people under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. And while a new diagnosis might be … the disease is information. Below are nine of the most common questions that Phoenix Children’s Division of … However, many of these complications can be prevented or delayed if the patient takes early and regular action to …
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How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope
… can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope Blog Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Anxiety-related conditions among children and young adults are on the … psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers …
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Using visual supports at home
… Using visual supports at home Blog What are visual supports? Visual supports serve as … note or calendar. Another example of a visual support is placing your bag or purse near the front door, so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day …
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping. It may not be something you expect to happen in children, but it can. Each … arrest during exercise or even during sleep. Though heart-related deaths from cardiac arrest occur much less frequently … in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… seizures virtually overnight. Concerned, her family sought medical attention and Katherine was prescribed the maximum … procedure that he had developed to address epilepsy — laser ablation surgery . It was the same procedure that … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… and Family Centered Care Staff Stories Dr. Dana Williams, Medical Director of Patient Experience, and Andrea Aken’Ova, … when taking care of wounded dolls, animals and struggling plants. My dream was to be a doctor one day. Growing up, the car giving calling become more sophisticated as I loved fixing broken systems, I …
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
… Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix … Trisomy 21, which causes Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. … such as intellectual disability, global developmental delay, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, among others. …
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story Blog Center … pretending to teach school, riding her bike, tumbling and playing sports. During one of her youth league soccer games, Mia came to the sideline complaining of pain in her …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
