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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.
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Mia's Story
… Stories From Tragedy to Twist of Fate A Family Trip to the Lake Mia, Will, her mom Angela, her younger sister Anisa, … he cradled her in his arms. “I lifted her up and her leg came out of the water with no foot. The foot came out a little … and running and able to take on an extremely intricate and complicated case right out of the gate.” Zoldos admits …
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Claire's Story
… Claire's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute … of the brain. This can lead to behavior changes, developmental delays, seizures, nausea and headaches, to name a … to see neurosurgeon, David Moss, MD, at Phoenix Children's. Coming from Tucson, a 2-hour trip would provide the best …
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Healing faster with Animal-Assisted Therapy
… help themselves. Our patients can take a dog for a walk, play fetch or simply cuddle with them in their bed — allowing … mood Interact more with others Participate in their treatment Forget their discomfort or pain Get up, move, walk, leave their room and …
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Phoenix Children’s Earns Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award”
Highlighting efforts in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children’s Hospital received a Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award” from VigiLanz, a provider of SaaS clinical surveillance solutions. The award recognizes a new quality improvement solution Phoenix Children’s implemented with VigiLanz technology. Phoenix Children’s Infection Control team is now able to monitor patients’ blood draw contamination information in real-time.
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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
… Disorders Has your child been getting a lot of nosebleeds lately? Have you been noticing strange bruises? Most of the time, these symptoms are harmless, but for some kids, they … to a low platelet count. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, commonly called ITP, is a blood disorder that can cause …
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Oliver’s “zipper”: A heart surgery story
… heart defect For Oliver, a stay at Phoenix Children’s means it’s Hot Wheels time. When he was at the hospital last summer for open-heart surgery, he and his parents … – which was perfect for a 6-year-old. “I always feel really comfortable at Phoenix Children’s because I know Oliver’s …
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Researchers at Phoenix Children’s First in the World to Produce Mouse Lungs in Rats
Pediatric patients who have severe forms of lung disease associated with respiratory failure often need transplantable lung tissues and this study proves generating transplantable lungs from stem cells using large animals as bioreactors is possible.
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Stetson's Story
… Stetson's Story Patient Stories Meet Stetson. He came to us from Oklahoma City, OK. Beginning around 13 years old, Stetson … His neurologist in Oklahoma City, Dr. Amber Stocco, recommended he see Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix …
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Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… EMS week Blog ALS Base Hospital First Responders Trauma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community support is critical for EMS workers’ safety and … of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, ambulance drivers and staff, and other first responders across …
