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At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Recognize how social determinants of health impact hospitalized and readmitted pediatric patients Better understand current pediatric residency program practices and curricula with regards to billings, coding and

Sometimes, life can be hard. And for children and adolescents facing a particularly tough road – whether it’s a new diagnosis or an ongoing struggle with a mental disorder – the daily challenges of just being a kid can become tough to navigate. The pediatric psychiatry program at

Chiari Malformation Type I in Children What is a Chiari malformation in children? A Chiari malformation (CM) is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. The brain normally sits fully inside the skull. With a Chiari malformation, the lower part of the brain (cerebellum)

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest units for pediatric cardiology and critical care in the Southwest region. Our team of heart care specialists provides expert, round-the-clock care for patients with critical cardiac

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Children What is an atrial septal defect in children? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (right and left atria). An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in this wall. ASD is a heart problem that is

Pulmonary Atresia What is pulmonary atresia? Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect. It happens when the baby's heart doesn’t form as it should in the uterus. This can happen during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. PA is a problem with the opening of the pulmonary valve. This