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Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility
… had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the left side of … stays, she was diagnosed with medical post-traumatic stress disorder. “She was very scared of everyone,” Sandee …
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Where Hope Beats Strong
Born with a rare genetic heart condition, Andrea faced a life-threatening diagnosis... her heart was failing. But Andrea’s resilience, and the support of those around her, carried her forward.
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Fitting the right bike to the right child
… always concerned for the safety of children, throughout our communities. April is Arizona Bike Month and we know there … click here ). Stay tuned to the Phoenix Children’s Bright Futures blog throughout April as we explore these three main …
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even a … which means, likely to become endangered in the near future. The pediatric dermatologist, is also a threatened …
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A life-saving heart surgery and the love of her forever family
… of life, Noelle has proven she can handle anything that comes her way. The bright, courageous girl spent the … and thriving. Kathleen said her daughter now has a bright future ahead of her. “I just hope she grows up and becomes …
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ASU, Phoenix Children’s Partnership Announces First-of-their-Kind Nursing Programs
Phoenix Children’s and Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation are thrilled to announce an expansion of their strategic partnership with the development of pre-licensure and graduate-level programs that enhance the preparation of Arizona’s future pediatric nurses.
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … progressive, they are helping us prepare ahead for Danny’s future needs. It’s a wonderful thing.” Seeking Constant …
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… the feeling that this wasn’t fair, she went straight into supermom mode. She researched Theo’s condition and learned … gave Emily and Erik a binder detailing timelines for Theo’s future surgeries and information about caring for a baby … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… Metabolic Therapy (KMT), a high fat, low carbohydrate diet, provides a new option and new hope for those with … at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report …