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Top Adult Congenital Cardiologist Wayne J. Franklin, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s
The Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, a top 10 program for pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart surgery as ranked by US News & World Report, is proud to announce Wayne J. Franklin, MD, as Co-Director of the Heart Center, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program and Chair of Adult Medicine at Phoenix Children’s.
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January Birth Defects Awareness Month
… to support you and your family as you prepare for the birth of your baby. We recommend following your obstetrician’s … In fact, we created these specialty clinics to specifically cater to the unique needs of a family going through a … build your care team and customize that plan to achieve the best outcome for your special baby. Sometimes the defect can …
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As of 2015, 3.4 million Americans carried a diagnosis of epilepsy … production and increases production of a brain chemical called GABA. The end result for patients is a decrease in …
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Goodbye Spring Allergies, Hello Summer Allergies (Sniff!)
… to beat the heat — and with summer, comes a new wave of seasonal allergies. Has your child had to miss out or … by identifying your child’s triggers and learning how to best manage them. Hay fever, coined in the early 1800s since … the “odor” of hay seemed to cause symptoms, is known medically as allergic rhinitis. Those with eye symptoms may also …
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Jared Muenzer will serve Phoenix Children's as Physician in Chief
Phoenix Children’s is pleased to announce Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, has been promoted to serve the organization as Physician-in-Chief. As Physician-in-Chief, Dr. Muenzer will lead the nationally ranked clinical enterprise at Phoenix Children’s alongside Surgeon-in-Chief, Daniel Ostlie, MD.
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Phoenix Children's Earns National Award for Quality
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children's Hospital was named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the fourth time. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… have shifted with other safety practices such as the use of safety belts and child safety seats, so must attitudes … forth causing a disruption in function. Concussions are typically caused by trauma to the head but can also be cause by … with a brain injury . Wear it right, every time Follow the 2-4-1 rule to make sure your child’s helmet is worn …
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Brain Injury Signs and Symptoms
… child can range from mild to severe. A mild brain injury is called a concussion. The signs and symptoms of a concussion can include: Loss of consciousness (usually … Light sensitivity Change in mood or behavior Symptoms typically will present soon after the head injury, but …
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Navigating nutrition: Easy, healthy meals from your pantry
… The COVID-19 pandemic has altered just about every aspect of our daily lives, like grocery shopping, visiting friends … pantry waiting for next Thanksgiving. These soups are typically used in casserole dishes or heavy winter meals. … frozen or canned fruits or vegetables to make your meal complete. A few of my favorite produce items with a longer …
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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… Prevention Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Many parts of the country, including Arizona, are seeing high numbers … Arizona, before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we typically saw RSV cases surge in late November to December and … were low during the first year of the pandemic. However, in 2021, RSV cases surged much earlier in the season, and the …
