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Phoenix Children’s and Brain Injury Alliance partnership brings hope and support for patients and families impacted by brain injuries
… rehabilitation physicians, nurses and physical, speech and occupational therapists who help these resilient children gain their highest level of independence. As we built our …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines Blog Cystic … results. It’s the closest thing we have to a cure right now.” Until recently, Melissa had to work with four …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Katherine Perry, MD, MS, Division Chief of Nephrology
As Phoenix Children’s Division of Nephrology continues to grow to address the needs of children in Arizona and beyond, the health system has named renowned pediatric nephrologist and researcher Katherine Perry, MD, MS, the chief of the division. Dr. Perry comes to Phoenix Children’s from UCLA Health, where she worked as a board-certified pediatric nephrologist since 2006.
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… Pediatrics Contrary to popular belief, Arizona does have a big mosquito problem. Our mosquito season usually runs in … Dengue, and Zika. In fact, Maricopa County has had a record high number of cases of West Nile Virus in 2021. Parents now …
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… likely nothing to worry about, her OB/GYN referred her to a high-risk maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Phoenix – a … left heart syndrome (HLHS). The rare heart defect, which occurs in about 1 in 3,800 births, affects formation of the …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… Lab work revealed insufficient insulin and extremely high blood sugar. Regan had diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a … to fly Regan to the nearest hospital in Phoenix for a higher level of care. They said Regan was unlikely to …
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Know the Glow: Identifying retinoblastoma in holiday photos
… in photos – it’s the result of a camera flash in dim light – but few people know that a photograph showing a white or yellow glow in a child's eye could signal a serious eye disease. It’s the time of year for …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in 450 children. Pectus excavatum or … and create a more normal chest shape. It can also reduce or mitigate the following symptoms: Chest pains Shortness of …
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care — Arrowhead Campus
The new clinic, which will begin serving families on Wednesday, Nov. 15, is located at 6524 W. Sack Drive in Glendale. The opening of the multi-specialty clinic marks the first phase of the campus’ opening. Construction continues at Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, a freestanding pediatric hospital that will provide inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, a surgery center and a full suite of imaging services. The hospital is slated to open in July 2024.
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Phoenix Tourette Syndrome Program Earns Reaccreditation as Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
The Phoenix Tourette Syndrome program is a unique partnership between Phoenix Children’s and Banner Sun Health Research Institute. It first earned its Tourette Association of America (TAA) center of excellence designation in 2020.