391-400 of 503 Results Found
Article
Phoenix Children’s Names Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
Catherine Codispoti, MHA, will join as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Stephanie Kearney, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer.
Article
Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it Patient Stories Kylah, 11, has faced major health challenges … attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … and ongoing medical challenges have made life difficult for her, but she perseveres with joy and hope. Kylah trusts …
Article
Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… that affect reading Different cultures have different names for objects. Think about a book. In French, we’d call this … but the child, and the deficits, remain the same. According to Arizona statute, “dyslexia” is a specific learning … Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” …
Article
Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… First Responders Trauma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community support is critical for EMS workers’ safety and mental health It’s National … Services (EMS) Week, and Phoenix Children’s would like to recognize the commitment of emergency medical technicians …
Article
Phoenix Children’s Names New Chief of Neurosurgery
Dr. Hauptman, who assumes his post in June, is a highly regarded pediatric neurosurgeon, researcher and professor. A practicing surgeon for more than 10 years, Dr. Hauptman offers unique expertise in the surgical management of pediatric epilepsy, removal of tumors in eloquent brain regions and treatment of congenital brain and spine anomalies in infants and young children.
Article
Better Hearing and Speech: Benefits of Cochlear Implants
… Cochlear Implants Blog Cochlear Implant ENT Hearing Loss Otolaryngology The experts at Phoenix Children’s Cochlear … can help children with hearing differences achieve their communication goals. A cochlear implant is more than a … even with very severe hearing loss. When an implant is placed soon after the hearing loss is diagnosed and the …
Article
Stetson's Story
… Stetson's Story Patient Stories Meet Stetson. He came to us from … His neurologist in Oklahoma City, Dr. Amber Stocco, recommended he see Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix … neurosurgery consultation, MRI imaging–all in one place,” said Stetson’s father, Danny. Stetson was diagnosed …
Article
Makenzie's Story
… Makenzie's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at … Brain Injury Learning to Cope A Scary Diagnosis Just before Makenzie turned 7 years old, she was diagnosed with a … something that helped the rest of the family cope with the news. Every few months Makenzie has an MRI to see if the …
Article
Keeping keto: Thanksgiving edition
… Keeping keto: Thanksgiving edition Blog Dieticians Ketogenic Diet … which is available in both brown and white sugar replacements. Skip the crust and bake in small ramekin dishes … single servings. If you prefer the whole shebang when it comes to pie, check out this recipe from the Charlie …
Article
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.