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How to Prepare for Your Appointment
Your dedicated care coordinator will be in touch with you throughout each phase of your baby’s care. We want to ensure that you are fully informed and have an understanding of your baby’s condition, treatment options, care plan, involved medical team and next steps. Below is a
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Tonsillitis What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection. What causes tonsillitis? Both bacteria and viruses can cause tonsillitis
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Failure to Thrive (FTT) in Children What is failure to thrive in children? Failure to thrive (FTT) is slow physical development in a baby or child. It’s caused by a baby or child not having enough nutrition. FTT is a clinical observation, not a diagnosis. It is used to describe a
Patient and Family Advisory Councils - Other Ways to Get Involved
As a Patient and Family Advisor, you’ll have other opportunities to serve as an agent of change. In most cases, these opportunities are for active PFAC/ PPWG members or those who have completed a two-year term on a council. Opportunities may include: Committees Focus groups
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children What is toxic epidermal necrolysis in children? Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening skin disorder. It causes skin tissue to die, resulting in skin blistering and peeling. It's most often caused by a medicine reaction. A milder
Notice of Privacy Practices
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Eli’s Journey to Scoliosis Surgery
Meet Eli, a 16-year-old runner, who received posterior spinal fusion surgery at Phoenix Children’s to treat progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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Bicycling, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, and Scooter Safety—Prevention Buying the right bike It's important that the bike your child rides is the right size. In addition, consider the following advice: The bike shouldn't be too big or complicated. Your child should be able to
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11 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician
… 11 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician Blog Phoenix Children’s … convenient for your family? You may need to make frequent visits to your pediatrician if your baby or child has many … extended office hours while others staff a nurse triage phone line or offer recommendations when their office is …
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Tibial Torsion in Children What is tibial torsion in children? Tibial torsion is an inward twisting of the shinbones. These bones are located between the knee and the ankle. Tibial torsion causes a child’s feet to turn inward. The child may look pigeon-toed (intoeing). It is