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Safe Summer Skin Tips and Tricks
… temperatures may range from 107 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit (42 to 45 degrees Celsius), which can cause an increased … activities, following are some tips to make the most out of the warm weather in Phoenix and find the balance to keep … that are rated SPF 30 or higher are best. People typically use a fraction of the amount recommended, so be …
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February is American Heart Month: Keep your ticker ticking
… Heart Month, an observance to recognize the importance of heart health in people of all ages, and a call to action to implement healthy lifestyle practices for … Association estimates that nearly half of Americans age 20 years or older experience some type of cardiovascular …
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The Valley Toyota Dealers Association Pledges to Donate $250,000 to Phoenix Children's Hospital
The Valley Toyota Dealers Association (TDA) announced today that they will match up to $250,000 toward the new Emergency Department and Trauma Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. As the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation nears its goal of raising $40 million to fund the new facility, the TDA plays a major role in raising the last $500,000 needed to achieve that target. Together, the TDA and Phoenix Children’s are asking the community to help raise the remaining funds of $250,000.
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Phoenix Children’s Will Soon Open Newly Equipped Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
On the heels of its top “three-star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a repeat “Best Children’s Hospital” designation, and its ranking among the nation’s top Pediatric Heart Centers from U.S. News & World Report, Phoenix Children’s will open a newly expanded Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in July 2019. With 48 total inpatient beds, the new CVICU doubles the capacity of the previous 24-bed unit. New CVICU rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology like surgical lighting, lifts for mobilizing adult patients and improved monitoring capabilities.
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Lexi's Story
… family came to us from Illinois. They were looking for the “best of the best” to treat her brain tumor which was causing epileptic seizures called auras. That’s why they came to Phoenix Children’s. …
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Noriah’s Story: Part Girly-Girl, Part Tough Girl, All Heart
After lifesaving heart surgery at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care, Noriah is growing up and dreaming big – just like any other kid.
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Phoenix Children’s and Mesa Pediatrics Join Together to Provide Comprehensive Care to Families in the East Valley
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Mesa Pediatrics Professional Association (“Mesa Pediatrics”) are thrilled to announce Mesa Pediatrics and its four locations across the Phoenix East Valley joined Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics. The collaboration brings together providers from two of Arizona’s original pediatric institutions. Mesa Pediatrics was the first pediatric practice established in the East Valley with a board certified pediatrician, and Phoenix Children’s is the first and only standalone children’s hospital in Arizona.
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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… Her to Advocate for Heart Health It was September 11, 2015 when my father woke me up early for school. I threw my … I would have for a long time. I grew up in a house full of women; my mother, my two older sisters, and yes, even my … being. My father never picked me up from school that day. I called him a few times, but he never showed. Some family …
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Baylee's Story
… white blood cell count was shockingly high — a symptom of leukemia. The only problem was that the cells didn’t … the best chance would come from a sibling match — specifically, Baylee’s 3-year-old brother, Brody. A Lifesaving Gift … him.” The bone marrow transplant took place in November of 2008. Initially, the transplant was a success. But then …
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Going with the flow
… tube. He was given breastmilk through the tube. Instead of the quiet, bonding moments she envisioned with her baby … to provide breastmilk. The effort is having an impact: In 2021, 45% of Phoenix Children’s NICU babies were given … confidence that if we left the hospital to rest, they would call us if we really needed to be there for Michael. We are …