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… Neurocritical Care A Heartbreaking Past Adopting Twins Something was terribly wrong with 4-year-old Katy. Fever and … a simple case of the flu. The vacant look in her eyes was alarming, and Katy's parents called for an ambulance to take … had destroyed the right side of her brain. She was in a coma. The next days were a blur of confusion, but Leslie …

… Positive Change As the parent of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Nancy knows firsthand the difficulty of navigating the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month Blog The month of October is Down … Trisomy 21, which is known as 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. …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …