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Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
Cerebral palsy affects how a child’s brain and muscles communicate. The disease varies in severity and can cause painful, often disabling, symptoms. It’s common for kids with cerebral palsy to have trouble with muscle control, coordination, reflexes, movement, posture and balance
Programs & Services
At Phoenix Children's, we provide comprehensive care for children with a wide range of conditions affecting movement, muscle tone and posture. These conditions include cerebral palsy, brain or spine injuries, tremors, tics and various neurological disorders. Our multidisciplinary
Meet Your Team
… Pediatrics Primary Care Jane L. Jones, MD Co-Medical Director, Phoenix Children's Pediatrics Specialties Phoenix … Children's Pediatrics Primary Care Christopher A. Salvatore, MD Specialties Phoenix Children's Pediatrics Primary …
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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… heart disease. His philosophy was: “If I don’t go to the doctor, there’s nothing wrong with me.” This flawed philosophy … too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … to spend less time on the couch and more time on the move. Visiting a local park, planting fruits and vegetables in the …
Retail Pharmacy
Phoenix Children’s Retail Pharmacy, located on the Thomas Campus, is Arizona’s only retail pharmacy solely dedicated to pediatrics. Our experienced clinical pharmacists and technicians have specialized training in pediatric prescriptions, including medication that needs to be
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Tyler's Story
… Tyler's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at … And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, … bulging discs or deterioration in his spine. Tyler tried visiting physical therapists and chiropractors — all the …
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Our new Nephrology Team celebrates National Kidney Month!
… for in your child. Consider seeing your primary care doctor to talk about kidney health if your child has: Poor … and we can often manage the kidney condition through clinic visits. We provide an inpatient comprehensive consultation service at Phoenix Children’s …
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Arizona Unites for 13th Annual Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Before they can even start kindergarten, too many of our children are drowning - among Arizona children one to four years old, drowning deaths are happening at double the national rate. And, these deaths are most likely to happen between now and Labor Day weekend. That’s why Phoenix Children’s Hospital brings the state together for Drowning Impact Awareness Month, Arizona’s largest drowning prevention effort, which kicks off on Friday, July 29th at 9:30 am in the Melvin L. Cohen Conference Center, at 1919 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ.
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We provide the most comprehensive assessment and treatment plan to our patients and their families and offer education and support that addresses the medical and emotional needs of every child. Our team also works hard to help children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome grow and reach their full potential. Your child can be seen by all of the specialists they need, all in one place, and appointments can be scheduled same-day.
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… deletion syndrome will be determined by your child's doctor based on the following: Your child's age, overall … dysfunction are at risk for recurrent infections. Other common problems that may require treatment include: Low … Your child's appointment at the 22q Clinic is a full day visit to Phoenix Children's. Your child’s first set of …