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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease Blog Phoenix Children’s recently announced a … Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the … was an ongoing struggle. Her eldest daughter, now 26, underwent a bone marrow transplant two years ago—a …
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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty Blog Cerebral Palsy “When you have a … Americans are living with cerebral palsy (CP) , the most common physical disability of childhood. Caused by brain … more comfortably and even sleeps through the night. At 26 weeks, Abby suffered a stroke in utero (before her …
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Concierge services provide a bridge for families
… a routine ultrasound 20 weeks into her pregnancy, Laurelin learned that her baby, Norah, had spina bifida – a condition … severity, depending on the size and location of the defect. Complications may include walking and mobility problems, … because the in-utero procedure must be performed before 26 weeks’ gestation. Relying on their faith and their …
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… Mental Health Parenting Psychology We all know the drill: “Please – just five more minutes!” “I’m almost done with my … rather have your child do, also known as the “positive opposite.” For example, if the problem behavior is yelling when … for children, but also for adults. It helps avoid the common stumbling block of inconsistency between caregivers. …
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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Care Team Celebrates 10 Successful Years of Improving Patient and Families’ Quality of Life
Embarking on a second decade of serving patients and families in their most vulnerable moments, Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Palliative Care department will continue providing their world-class, family-centric care offering, expanding its reach with strategic partner, Hospice of the Valley.
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… #MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer Blog Lymphoma Center … stands as a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. The trouble began on Christmas Eve of 2020. Mack … 14 – Valentine’s Day – Mack went home for the first time in 26 days. Mack's family found themselves enveloped in a …
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Researcher Spotlights – February 2022
… day. Each month, Phoenix Children’s Research spotlights leading physicians and other clinical leaders for their work … the Translational Genomics Research Institute in 2005 and completed his training in pediatric neurology and molecular … studies at Phoenix Children’s. Dr. Kruer is the site PI for an NIH-funded study titled, “Intense …
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Researcher Spotlights – March 2022
… day. Each month, Phoenix Children’s Research spotlights leading physicians and other clinical leaders for their work … of neonatology and has expertise in treating neonates with complex medical diagnoses. Dr. Tom joined Phoenix Children’s … Phoenix Children’s national presence each year as a premier site for managing children and adolescents with DSD. Dr. van …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Associate Surgeon in Chief of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley
Kathleen van Leeuwen, MD, will serve as associate surgeon-in-chief of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley, slated to open in 2023. Dr. van Leeuwen is recognized in her field as an outstanding physician and surgeon and, as a longtime resident and active community member in the East Valley, she has worked and lived alongside the families Phoenix Children’s serves.
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Phoenix Children’s Names Katherine Perry, MD, MS, Division Chief of Nephrology
As Phoenix Children’s Division of Nephrology continues to grow to address the needs of children in Arizona and beyond, the health system has named renowned pediatric nephrologist and researcher Katherine Perry, MD, MS, the chief of the division. Dr. Perry comes to Phoenix Children’s from UCLA Health, where she worked as a board-certified pediatric nephrologist since 2006.