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… Healthy Back-to-School Tips Blog Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Primary Care School Sports Sports … medical history, including any medicines they take, and complete a physical exam. This visit is also an ideal time … specialized training in pediatric sports medicine and work closely with coaches, athletic trainers and physical …

… Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Blog Barrow … including diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fatigue. Various symptoms, medications, and … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …

… A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health Blog … Whether they’re facing trauma from child abuse or loss of a family member or everyday anxiety or unpredictable … To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding …

… Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Blog Congenital Heart Disease … Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the common underlying conditions among the hospitalized … virus which is spread mainly from person-to-person (via close contact), through respiratory droplets, and in some …

… Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision … as a medical assistant in 2019. She began working closely with Dr. Lisa Pepka , a primary care pediatrician, at … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make …

… Adult GI Care Blog Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Gastroenterology (GI) ​ Milestones are an exciting and challenging … This change can be challenging as the patient learns to become the expert in their condition and the primary voice in … through events like support groups and camp. You may feel lost, vulnerable, and afraid in the adult world. However, …

… Medicine Program Blog Things look a little brighter when you take a more holistic approach to health, wellness and … These can range from chronic allergies and headaches to complex diseases such as fibromyalgia, juvenile arthritis or … their needs and what they hope to achieve. They listen closely, ask a lot of questions and address any concerns. “We …

… Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy  is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … confusion, “zoning out,” changes in consciousness and loss of bladder control. Uncontrolled epilepsy can worsen …

… Fibrosis Blog Lung transplant Modular therapy Newborn screening Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited … time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … breast milk or formula Salt supplementation because they lose more salt in their sweat, putting them at risk for …

… Care Neurology Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s We raise our children with love and look … worsened brain injury and ensuring the best possible outcome . The sudden shock of a new brain injury to their … coming with different areas of expertise. Some physicians closely look at brain activity, while other physicians focus …