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Natalie and Julia — Hearing loss doesn’t define them
… Implant Natalie, age 7, and Julia, age 5, are sisters and best friends. Their creative imaginations run wild every day — when they play together, during bath time and at bedtime — even though they … and play at the park. If life were on her terms, she would buy every single stuffed animal she sees and dreams to be a …
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… of safety belts and child safety seats, so must attitudes toward the use of bicycle helmets. One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the risk of a head injury is with a helmet, … trained to perform a concussion protocol to determine the best course of treatment. The hospital also provides …
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Healthy Outlooks: the Integrative Medicine Program
… a little brighter when you take a more holistic approach to health, wellness and life. Just ask Sarjita Shukla, MD , … multiple specialists for complex care, and some live far away. Families can choose to use Telehealth remote visits for … it’s mom and dad who are motivated. Some patients really buy in and want to do it, but feel like it's hard, so we …
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… and Kawasaki Disease, a pediatric multi-system inflammatory condition, which, at its most dangerous, can seriously … treatments or medications other than supportive care. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease Blog Phoenix Children’s recently … disease—the hurdles, triumphs and lessons learned along the way. LaDeidre moved from California to Arizona in 2006 and … was an ongoing struggle. Her eldest daughter, now 26, underwent a bone marrow transplant two years ago—a …
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Three Phoenix Children’s leaders named Health Care Heroes finalists by the Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that three of the hospital’s leaders were selected as Health Care Heroes Awards finalists during Phoenix Business Journal’s award breakfast on August 22. Carmen Neuberger, Phoenix Children’s general counsel and executive vice president, was selected as a finalist and the winner for the Non-physician category. Angus Wilfong, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, was selected as a finalist for the Innovator category, and Daniel Velez, MD, Division Chief of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s, was selected as a finalist in the Physician category.
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… of diabetes. And while a new diagnosis might be frightening to families unfamiliar with the condition, the good news is … practice diabetes awareness EVERY month. One of the best weapons we have against the disease is information. … Whether your child is a new patient or a veteran, you’ll always get the answers to the questions you ask (and you’ll …
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… and Blood Disorders A child's spirit often outshines the toughest challenges. Mack’s remarkable and unexpected … Mack had a large mass on his chest, pushing on his airway and major blood vessels. A CT scan confirmed the … 14 – Valentine’s Day – Mack went home for the first time in 26 days. Mack's family found themselves enveloped in a …
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2023 Phoenix Children’s Annual Report
Our latest annual report features facts, figures and stories that highlight our growth and clinical impact.
