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Child Passenger Safety Month - When to replace your child’s car seat
… label, in the owner’s manual or on the manufacturer’s website. 3. When the car seat has been involved in a car crash … National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after being … read the owner’s manual and contact the manufacturer to learn more about the replacement guidelines specific to your …
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Birth control, not just for pregnancy prevention
… difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and sexual activity ( our website offers some helpful tips for concerned parents ) . Most …
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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several years to complete. During these trials, the vaccine is tested in three … pediatric patients might have a sore arm at the injection site, feel a little tired, or have a mild headache the …
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Tom's Story
… Surgery; Phenomenal Result Worse Than They Expected The volleyball sailed toward him, and though it was well within his … A few weeks after the volleyball incident, an exam at a community hospital brought horrifying news: their … two days of tests that preceded his surgery, Jan said. He visited the hospital playroom and immersed himself in Nintendo …
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Noelle: The Heart of Her Family
Thanks to Phoenix Children's, Noelle is a thriving 3-year-old whose heart beats to the healing tune of her family's love.
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Phoenix Children’s Earns Top Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Again recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital and a top Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery program by U.S. News and World Report, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for the sixth consecutive year.
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Heart Surgery at Phoenix Children’s Earns Three Stars for the Sixth Time
For the sixth time in a row, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The newest rating is based on congenital cardiothoracic surgery outcomes data for the period from July 2014 to June 2018. The Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Phoenix Children's is one of just 10 programs in North America to earn this rating out of 118 participating programs.
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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… there is a lot more to teamwork than hollow slogans. A four-legged friend gives the first clue In 2008, Gracie’s parents … hours later, we walked into the waiting room. We were a mess.” The power of teamwork Chirag Kapadia, MD , who has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a …
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11 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician
… with the gender that your child would most prefer. For example, if you have an adolescent daughter, she may feel more comfortable speaking with a female provider, and vice versa. … you can make sure their availability matches yours. For times when your child is ill, it’s important to determine if …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile Patient Stories Diabetes Down Syndrome … Kidney Transplant He answers to Regan as well as nicknames like Ray-Ray, Ray and even Oregano. After managing … then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it …
