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Bedwetting
… Most children will successfully toilet train between 2-4 years old. However, it’s common for some children to … until they are 6 or 7. In fact, bedwetting occurs in 15% of children at age 5 and 10% of children at age 7. Let’s … concerns, should also talk with their pediatrician for the best approach for their child. … Bedwetting …
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Henry the Heart Warrior
… diagnosis was confirmed by Phoenix Children’s at around 20 weeks. He would be born with half of his heart, referred to as hypoplastic left heart syndrome … born, Henry went through his first open-heart surgery, called the Norwood procedure. It was truly a miracle that …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… gene, but neither have the disease. Although the hallmark of this chronic disease is constant pain, there are a number … lifespan of someone with sickle cell disease ranges from 23 to 43 years. Fighting Through to Manage Sickle Cell In … 5 years old. “Phoenix Children’s is a really nice place. We call it our second house,” Joshua says. "We know they are …
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… month is Diabetes Awareness Month Blog Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes In the United States alone, nearly 300,000 people under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. And … practice diabetes awareness EVERY month. One of the best weapons we have against the disease is information. …
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He’s a survivor
… and Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in … be at the hospital in Phoenix the next day. “That was one of the more interesting car rides of my life,” recalled Sammy. “My brain couldn’t catch up with what my mom …
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Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears
… has tools to help make scans less intimidating. One of those tools is the Kitten Scanner , courtesy of Philips, … provide safe, high-quality images. For more information, call 602-933-1215 or click here . … Pretend scanner helps children …
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Gut Check: Better digestive health for our kids
… In May 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the month of May as National Digestive Awareness Month . “I urge the … disorders” said our former president. Fast forward 32 years, and many of us live in a fast food world with … the source of your child's disorder and recommending the best treatment. Our medical experts collaborate to offer the …
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Ashley's Story
… Sinus Infection While on vacation in Northern Utah, 12-year-old Ashley came down with a sinus infection. She had a long history of sinus infections, roughly one a month since she was born. … this diagnosis confirmed, medications and rest would be the best remedies to fight the virus and help Ashley recover. …
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Arizona Sports and KTAR Give-A-Thon Raises Record-Breaking $1.58 Million
The 16th annual Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children’s Hospital became the top fundraiser of its kind in the country by collecting more than $1.58 million in donations during a 19-hour radio simulcast on KTAR News (92.3 FM) and Arizona Sports (98.7 FM). This marks the seventh year in a row that Bonneville Media’s two stations have exceeded $1 million in donations.
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Phoenix Children’s CEO Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to report President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert L. “Bob” Meyer, was recognized as the Phoenix Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient during the publication’s 2019 C-Suite Awards event on November 7.