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Sammie's Story
… At the young age of 12, Sammie was diagnosed with acute leukemia. On June 1, 2002, Sammie went from feeling like she … transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … But she was determined to beat the cancer. Her family visited often, giving her the strength she needed to turn the …
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Using visual supports at home
… tools. They may include a checklist, sticky note or calendar. Another example of a visual support is placing your … so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day … online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable in leaving him in the care of another person. After … pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had built …
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs Blog Complex Medical Needs General … travel destination. Brittany referred to national parks’ websites while planning their family trip so they could plan …
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11 (Virtual) back-to-school tips
… events, families are ensuring their kids have reliable technology and a strong internet connection. It’s not … with plans changing frequently. Your district’s website should include information on needed services and … of online school (and online everything), the stability and comfort of a routine are more important than ever. …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … have a good appetite, but he didn’t feel like eating,” recalled Brennan’s dad, Tophas. The next morning, Brennan still … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …
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Growing healthier together
… States with three hospital locations, a major ambulatory site with an emergency room, and over 650 inpatient beds. … families will enjoy more convenient access to the highest level of expertise. East Valley Growth At Phoenix Children’s … the East Valley and will be growing to 20 locations in the coming years. West Valley Growth Phoenix Children’s …
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Phoenix Children’s Gastroenterology: New Division Chief, New Vision
… Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) . I am thrilled to join the Phoenix Children’s family and continue the … clinical research and education as a model for excellent comprehensive programs. My vision for the Phoenix Children’s … 17 nurses and 16 medical assistants across six practice sites, we are one of the largest pediatric GI divisions in …
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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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Navigating teen friendships and social distancing
… Teenagers COVID-19 Parenting teens often poses a unique challenge as you walk the fine line between encouraging … the recent spike in cases in Arizona – and differences become more noticeable. Some families continue to social … with friends throughout the pandemic. Others are at the opposite end of the spectrum, where they exclusively use mobile …