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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… inconsistency at home and a yo-yo effect on the moods of both parents and kids. Now, we’re not suggesting you try … “Having a bad attitude” is a vague non-behavior. Step #2 – Start small, and be consistent This is one of those … vs. ignoring Make sure each problem behavior is specifically defined. After being specific and defining the …
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… in Arizona has many perks, but exercising during the height of summer can be tricky for even the fittest athlete. Before … Exertional heat stroke is an emergency, and you should call 911 right away. The treatment for heat illness is to … before, during and after exercise. Children 9-12 years old should drink 3 to 8 ounces of liquid every 20 …
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Oliver’s “zipper”: A heart surgery story
… turned his room into a racing paradise, using as much of the space as they could to build ramps, loops and jumps. … When Leila was pregnant with Oliver, she learned at her 20-week anatomy ultrasound that he had a rare heart defect called Ebstein anomaly. With this condition, the heart’s …
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Tapping Into Resilience
… enough to handle it. Today, Charmaine knows she’s capable of handling anything for her son, Noa, and her firstborn, … up every day for the kids.” Growing a family In early 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Charmaine and … want to be there. I just wanted Noa to be at home.” She recalled a day in the NICU when one of the nurses flung open …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… Pharmacy Melissa has her hands full. She is a single mother of two active and busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, … they will provide for her children. In the middle of 2022, Melissa heard from all four pharmacies that the rules … Comes to the Rescue Out of the blue, Melissa received a call from Meredith Reams, CPhT, specialty pharmacy patient …
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Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department — Avondale Campus Opens Today
The new site is designed to accommodate up to 50,000 visits each year. The 35,000 square-foot space will provide 24/7 emergency care, 40 treatment rooms, 24/7 onsite laboratory services and around-the-clock imaging including ultrasound, computerized tomography, fluoroscopy and digital radiography.
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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… truly means for them. These nurses may come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they all have one thing … enough to work at Phoenix Children’s for a total of 29 years. Phoenix Children’s is a very special place; it’s … The world is open for you to learn and discover your calling.” – Cassi White “Go for it! Nursing is the hardest …
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
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Sports Nutrition: Giving Young Athletes an Edge
Sports nutrition can help young athletes perform better. Learn more from the Sports Medicine experts at Phoenix Children’s.
