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URAC Accreditation
PCCN is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve the accreditation. Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix Children’s Care Network (PCCN) is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC) accreditation as a clinically integrated
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Cystic Fibrosis Overview What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. People with CF get a defective gene from both parents. People who have one defective gene from one parent are called carriers. They don't have
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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is made with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. This is called systolic blood pressure. Blood
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Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many healthcare providers use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start
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Funda S. Bachini, MD
Division Chief, Psychiatry; Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
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Psoriatic Arthritis in Children What is psoriatic arthritis in children? Psoriatic arthritis is a rare form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, that affects the skin and joints. It's an ongoing (chronic) autoimmune condition. It causes a red, scaly, itchy rash. It also causes
Conditions We Treat
Note: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. Many children who get sick or injured will recover with home care, but some need medical attention. For minor illness or injury, your child’s pediatrician is usually the best place to start
Pulmonology Research
Advanced research at Phoenix Children’s is improving our understanding of lung diseases. Thanks to our groundbreaking clinical trials, we are developing improved therapies for children with these conditions. In Phoenix Children’s Pulmonology division, this research translates
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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in children? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child