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… Jordan & Joshua's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Hereditary Complications You would never know from their animated … they were 5 years old. “Phoenix Children’s is a really nice place. We call it our second house,” Joshua says. "We know …

… celebrates World Immunization Week – an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of vaccines and in … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … is because vaccines are so effective. It’s easy to get complacent and think we don’t need these vaccines anymore, but …

… allergies that may interfere with your child’s ability to enjoy the outdoors. As summer approaches and temperatures … become worse, leading to more frequent doctor or hospital visits? Phoenix Children’s Allergy & Immunology Clinic is … by identifying your child’s triggers and learning how to best manage them. Hay fever, coined in the early 1800s since …

… a severe form of spina bifida, Meia Simpson wasn’t expected to be able to walk or even move her legs. Four years later, … around her brain. Dr. Bristol performed another surgery to place a small tube called a shunt in Meia’s head to drain … We kind of just fell into the laps of some of the best pediatric medical professionals in the Southwest,” said …

… and Matthew T. Pankratz, PhD , for his contributions to Education. Kaleo C. Ede, MD Kaleo C. Ede, MD , is a … most watersports, specifically water polo and surfing, and visits his parents in Hawaii as often as he can. Dr. Ede’s … Children's today, Dr. Pankratz believes this is one of the best ways of improving the health of all the children we …

… Fetal Care Center Fetal Care Gwen is teaching her family to live in the moment. Gwen & Addie at Disneyland. Previous … of providers.” Preparing for a Bumpy Start Even under the best circumstances, preparing for a baby’s arrival is … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …

… . This awareness every year provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of … disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …

… Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Most children are very accustomed to having their cutest moments captured in photos via … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …

… Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Blog COVID-19 Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders … show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia … created and utilizes a Sickle Cell dashboard that builds in best practices and provides clinician prompts based on each …