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Brittany's Story
… Head Injuries Brittany's best friend was hit by a car while riding her bike without a helmet. She survived the … wonderful people." During the holiday season, the family visited the Critical Care Unit to deliver cookies and toys to … look at children with serious head injuries - and with that comes exasperation with friends who don't protect themselves …
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… the height of summer can be tricky for even the fittest athlete. Before starting sports, your child should have a … as high school football players, may have cooling tubs on site. These tubs are used to lower the body temperature when … is the best way to avoid heat illness. One of the ways to combat the heat is by staying well-hydrated before, during …
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Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach Program Marks 20th Anniversary with New Crews’n Healthmobile
A new Crews’n Healthmobile will soon roll through the Valley to serve the city’s most vulnerable children. A mainstay of Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach program, the new “doctor’s office on wheels” will deliver integrated medical and behavioral health services directly to youth experiencing homeless across greater Phoenix.
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… her age, but her personality is anything but. Her mom Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome anything. I am sure of that.” Nicole is referring to … to ask questions and share experiences with.” She also credits Dr. Grebe for being an excellent resource. “She is …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… the last week of April, the World Health Organization celebrates World Immunization Week – an opportunity to raise … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … most common side effects of a vaccine are redness at the site of injection and feeling a little bit under the weather …
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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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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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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… and healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … just becoming a bigger baby,” Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t provide …
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story Blog Center … to be approximately the size of a broom stick. At the tumor site, it was the size of a drinking straw,” said Mia’s mom, …
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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… wears her color-coded hospital ID wristbands long after leaving the hospital. They serve as a fashion statement, a … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician … year older than Samantha — loves school and theater. Her credits include playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Olaf …
