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Blood Donations and Blood Banking What is blood banking? A blood bank is a place where blood is collected and stored before it is used for transfusions. Blood banking takes place in the lab. This is to make sure that donated blood and blood products are safe before they are used
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… Children’s “My daughter is alive and doing well because of the care we have received at Phoenix Children’s.” … as a home away from home. “Being a medical mama is the best club I never wanted to be part of,” Brittany says. “But … Brooke was five weeks old, she started having seizures. “I called our pediatrician, and they said to go to Phoenix …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… others with her strength, positive attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the … limp before letting out a “bloodcurdling scream,” Meghan recalled. The episodes repeated in rapid succession before … with Dr. Friedman when he moved to Phoenix Children’s in 2019. Dr. Friedman currently serves as director of the …
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Meconium Aspiration What is meconium aspiration? Meconium aspiration is when a newborn breathes in a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb. Meconium is the baby's first stool, or poop. It is sticky, thick, and
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many children and teens, it can bring unique emotional challenges. Changes in routine, family stress, grief, sensory overload or unmet expectations can impact a child's mental and emotional well-being.
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… Amanda R. Mihalik, MD Medical School: Loyola Stritch School of Medicine; Maywood/Chicago (2010) Residency: Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, … practice, providing psychotherapy to those who are traumatically bereaved or who have experienced trauma. Sarah is …
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Meckel Diverticulum What is Meckel diverticulum? Meckel diverticulum is a small pouch in the lower wall of the small intestine. The normal intestine does not have a pouch. It's near where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is left over from when your child's digestive
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Facts About Diabetes What is diabetes? When you have diabetes, your body has a problem with insulin. It doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin it makes (insulin resistance). Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas. It helps sugar (glucose) enter your cells to
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Adults What is whooping cough (pertussis)? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a very contagious respiratory illness. It mainly affects babies and young children, but adults can also get it. Whooping cough caused thousands of deaths in the 1930s and 1940s
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Varicose Veins What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins. They can happen anywhere in the body. But they are more common in the legs. Varicose veins are not considered a serious health problem. But they can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious