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… for Cancer and Blood Disorders For the first few years of his life, Jack was an ordinary, healthy toddler. However, … to change. Jack started running a low-grade fever and began complaining of pain in his left armpit. Within a few days, … surgery to remove his main tumor, a stem cell transplant, 20 sessions of radiation, a CH14.18 antibody treatment and …

… Disorder Severe Weight Loss “Monica has always been one of our healthiest kids,” said Nannette, mother of six. “So … experts on spina bifida and all the health issues that come with it. When Monica’s weight dropped dangerously low … that causes upper gastrointestinal obstruction and is often difficult to diagnose. “This was the cause of Monica's …

… Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic in August of 2018 when she was 8 years old. She had struggled with … was always no. After about a year of lessons, she began competing at horse shows. These were very long days around …

… Pediatrics Primary Care Stress Vaccination The idea of a getting a shot can induce anxiety in some kids. Luckily, there are things we can do to relieve some of those fears and make the next vaccination appointment more comfortable for your little one. Here are tips on how to …

… Sleep Phoenix Children’s supports the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) evidence-based safe sleep guidelines for … at Phoenix Children’s, explains the recent AAP guidance and offers parents tips for making their baby’s sleep … know about these safe sleep updates from AAP? A: The recommendations have not changed significantly, but the …

… staff. This year, Environmental Services Week is September 12-18, 2021 , and we want to share the story of Martha Roman . In 2008, in the heart of the housing … campus. “I love this job. Everyone is friendly, and I feel comfortable, safe and like I belong to a great team.” Martha …

… Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s For most of us, hearing about the topic of suicide, we will associate … such as major depression and bipolar disorder will quickly come to mind. We should not lose sight of the fact that … outcome for medical disorders. Medicine 01 Nov 1994, 73(6):281-296 DOI: 10.1097/00005792-199411000-00001 PMID: 7984079 …

… and Safety Teenagers “Mom are you ready?” Just the thought of riding as a passenger while my teenage son takes the … sure the driving behaviors they observe will help them become safe drivers. Even after teens obtain their license, … are some helpful rules to put in place: Obey all the rules of the road, like always wearing a seatbelt, staying within …

… found she had a brain tumor – an inoperable one because of its location on Makenzie's brain stem. The brain tumor blocked the flow of fluid through the brain, which caused the brain to swell. … a shunt put in to further relieve the pressure. Since April of last year, this Valley resident has made weekly trips to …

… Time Capsule COVID-19 Even as the nation reopens, evidence of the pandemic is all around us. Kids have been profoundly impacted, with every aspect of day-to-day life – … tired of COVID-19 and ready to get back to life as usual. Commemorating their experiences may help them feel better …