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Phoenix Children’s Names Katherine Perry, MD, MS, Division Chief of Nephrology
As Phoenix Children’s Division of Nephrology continues to grow to address the needs of children in Arizona and beyond, the health system has named renowned pediatric nephrologist and researcher Katherine Perry, MD, MS, the chief of the division. Dr. Perry comes to Phoenix Children’s from UCLA Health, where she worked as a board-certified pediatric nephrologist since 2006.
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Phoenix Children’s Names John R. Nickens IV as President & CEO
Phoenix Children’s today announced the appointment of John R. Nickens IV as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, following the planned retirement of long-serving President & CEO Robert L. Meyer.
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had … Are there any firearms in the home? How are they stored? Talking to your child about gun safety is never …
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Phoenix Children’s Renew Contract
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) and Phoenix Children’s Hospital announced the two organizations reached agreement on a new three-year contract. Under this new Contract, Phoenix Children’s Hospital will continue to be an in-network provider for BCBSAZ members and those families insured under plans that utilize the BCBSAZ network.
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Living with pectus excavatum: Rowan’s path to confidence
Learn how expert care at Phoenix Children’s Pectus Center helped a teen overcome pectus excavatum and regain confidence.
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report … to meet individual nutrition needs and is closely monitored by an epileptologist and dietitian for safe and … for a referral. For additional resources on KMT, visit: Charlie Foundation Epilepsy Foundation – Ketogenic …
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New Sleep Recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine For the First Time Defining How Much Sleep Children Need
A physician with Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital has helped create new recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), defining how much sleep children need. Matthew Troester, DO, pediatric neurologist, is one of 13 sleep medicine experts from around the world who developed the recommendations. This is the first time AASM has made sleep recommendations for children, and it will change the way doctors advise parents on how much sleep children should get every day.
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … have symptoms in early childhood, but in some cases, doctors don’t detect cystic fibrosis until a child is older or … allowing your child to see both providers during one visit. 6. Treatments for CF have improved dramatically in …
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3 tips to help keep your family healthy this fall
… against the flu strains researchers believe will be most common each year, but it does not protect against COVID-19. … can safely get both vaccines during a single health care visit with their appropriate provider. Families whose … According to Dr. Jane (Lyndy) Jones , co-medical director, Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics, “We recommend that …
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Ethan's Story
… Ethan's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at … a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'" The sadness spiraled into deep … to leave her child in a psychiatric unit — especially since visiting hours for parents were restricted. She was …