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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
… Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) … that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… at any age. A neurological condition, dystonia causes signals from the brain to become “out of sync,” causing … get much worse when they are sick or stressed and can be triggered by common things like a touch, a startle, or …
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Phoenix Children’s and 12 News share miracle stories from 2020
… some families, 2020 even brought miracles. To shine on a light on these inspiring stories amid an otherwise difficult … her brachial plexus (the network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand). Initial hopes that physical/occupational therapy would resolve the issue were dashed by …
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… who don’t, I want to share my story. As a child, I had significant asthma that led my allergists to believe I … I was an avid athlete in high school, playing tennis, soccer and swimming and I continued to swim competitively in …
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Healing faster with Animal-Assisted Therapy
… and make their stay at Phoenix Children’s a little brighter. Today, we have “ruffly” (pun intended) 35 therapy … with family and staff Participate in therapy (physical, occupational and speech) Do things that may be a struggle, …
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… how she feels about getting transfusions, Kaliyah gives a big Thumbs Up! Mom Keandra says it does help Kaliyah feel … are a match. For now, Keandra helps Kaliyah manage the highs and lows of sickle cell disease with the expert help …
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Safety first! Tips for bicycling and pedestrians
… injure and kill more children than any other causes. These accidents are nearly all preventable, which makes our jobs … you ride: Check the seat, handlebars and reflectors are tight Ensure tires are filled with the proper amount of air …
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… and playing sports. During one of her youth league soccer games, Mia came to the sideline complaining of pain in … in late October 2014, Mia woke up and couldn’t stand straight. She was leaning toward her painful side. After …
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Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health & Safety Awarded GOHS Grant
Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety has been awarded a grant by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funds, which total more than $36,000, will support the distribution of car seats, booster seats, helmets, and education for parents on protection from motor vehicle crash-related injuries.
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Phoenix Children’s Named A Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare
Phoenix Children’s, one of the fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, is one of only three children’s hospitals and 10 healthcare organizations in the country to receive recognition as a Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare for developing and leading transformative innovations that are driving change across the healthcare industry.