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Getting back to active
… Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … high school when she felt pain in her ribs while playing team volleyball. As her training increased, her pain … from the get-go. She explained our treatment options and ultimately recommended taking the offending ribs out to …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said … to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and stayed for a month as teams of specialists tried different tests and medicines to … before we left the hospital,” Samantha says. Dominic was ultimately diagnosed with GRIN1, a genetic …
Camp Rainbow & Rainbow Kids
Location: Lost Canyon Young Life Camp in Williams, Arizona Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp for patients of Phoenix Children’s who have, or have had cancer or a chronic blood disorder. Every year, campers have the opportunity to enjoy fun and meaningful experiences with
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two … in a teddy bear given to the family by the fetal cardiology team at Phoenix Children’s. “The bear is something that I … was best for Oaklyn, who appeared to be perfectly healthy. Ultimately, they didn’t want their family to be separated or …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … for further management of her condition by a specialized team, including neurosurgeon David Shafron, MD . Her … on to have several additional breakthrough seizures and ultimately developed a rare form of epilepsy known as …
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … swelling, etc. Often, children with heart failure will ultimately require a heart transplant for their condition. … Phoenix Children’s Heart Center has a dedicated VAD team consisting of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… work. She continued experiencing frequent seizures, which ultimately prevented her from various day-to-day tasks and … to be awake during the procedure? But then, my medical team walked me through it and I thought, it sounds like any … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… stands as a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. The trouble began on Christmas Eve of 2020. Mack … to the local emergency room. Mack’s family, along with a team of medical professionals, started looking for answers. … May 29. With each treatment, Mack was inching closer to the ultimate goal – remission. From Treatment to Remission: …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the … just tutors, but active members of our interdisciplinary team of providers who contribute by providing one-on-one … correlation between initial severity of brain injury to ultimate functional outcome which is contrary to the adult …
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Keeping keto: Thanksgiving edition
… a smaller plate will naturally reduce portion sizes and ultimately carbohydrate intake while tricking your brain … two years ago and it was a hit! Mashed potatoes and gravy. Steam chopped cauliflower and use a cheese cloth to squeeze … single servings. If you prefer the whole shebang when it comes to pie, check out this recipe from the Charlie …