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Phoenix Children’s Training First Responders for Pediatric 911 Calls
This is the fifth EMS conference Phoenix Children’s has produced. The health system prioritizes this training to ensure EMS partners can recognize pediatric-specific symptoms and know how to help stabilize Arizona’s youngest patients.
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Enjoying the holidays with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
… questions from relatives can cause a great deal of anxiety for children with IBD. Thankfully, planning … large group gatherings are a primary cause of spread – it’s best to limit celebrations to immediate family (or even just … the silver lining is that your child is probably most comfortable at home. 2. Prepare an IBD-friendly dish to …
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Connecting Phoenix Children’s with the community we serve
… Connecting Phoenix Children’s with the community we serve Blog Community Volunteering This story is part of a series, spotlighting Phoenix Children’s employees from … support of our mission to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. Meet …
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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… CF, from newly diagnosed newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. Our team is made up of … and a research nurse who are all dedicated to providing the best care to our CF patients and their families. Phoenix …
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Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
… COVID-19 Trick-or-treating is a favorite tradition of kids and parents alike, but it’s extra tricky this year. … plenty of room for spooks, treats and family fun. We’ve compiled guidance from the CDC and added a few of our own … will be circulating in the community at the same time. The best way to protect yourself and your family is by getting a …
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… in her living room, splashing in the pool, acting like a goofball and bringing laughter to her loved ones. During … show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia … created and utilizes a Sickle Cell dashboard that builds in best practices and provides clinician prompts based on each …
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Katy & Micki's Story
… Fever and nausea aside, this was more than a simple case of the flu. The vacant look in her eyes was alarming, and … birth mother for her unselfish strength in seeking the best opportunity for her daughters. A Parent's Worst Fear … had destroyed the right side of her brain. She was in a coma. The next days were a blur of confusion, but Leslie …
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … to their child or a child in their family. About 6 out of 100,000 children have strokes every year and stroke is … team uses all these pieces of information to design the best treatment to move forward while keeping the family …
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Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults
… Month , and we don’t want to leave our younger patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in adults, melanoma is the second most common … may present in young children and are familiar with the best techniques to safely biopsy a skin lesion on your …
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Feeding Tube Awareness Week and Feeding Disorders
… (GI) Feeding disorders have been found to occur in 40-50% of typically developing children and 80-90% of children with … difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … with years of experience, is committed to providing the best care for feeding disorders including: Swallowing …