851-860 of 3044 Results Found
Condition
Lyme Disease in Children What is Lyme disease in children? Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is a year-round problem, but it peaks during the spring and summer months. It can cause
Governance Structure
PCCN Board of Managers The Board of Managers takes all necessary and appropriate actions to direct and supervise the business and affairs of Phoenix Children’s Care Network. Arturo Gonzalez, MD , Chair, PCP Courtney Bishop, MD , Vice Chair, PCP Kristin McCleland, MD Michelle
Nursing
… Nursing Nursing Professional Practice at Phoenix Children's At Phoenix … to streamline communication, track progress and support both orientees and preceptors. With nearly 1,000 residents …
Condition
Cancer Overview What is cancer? Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells. The whole body is made of cells that act and grow in controlled ways as the body needs them. Cells are controlled by genes. The genes in any cell in the body can be damaged. Then the cell can grow out of
Condition
Astrocytoma in Children What is an astrocytoma in children? An astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the
Endocrinology and Diabetes Research
The research program within Phoenix Children’s Endocrinology division and Diabetes Program supports numerous projects and advancing discoveries. This work extends available science while having the potential to improve care and outcomes for patients. We take an interdisciplinary
Article
Concierge services provide a bridge for families
… spinal cord don’t develop properly. Each year, about 1,500 of the 4 million babies born in the United States have spina … was a chance the surgery could go wrong, meaning danger for both Norah's health and my own. That's a hard pill to … was delivered at 37 weeks with limited complications. “The best news came when the neonatal team informed us that they …
URAC Accreditation
PCCN is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve the accreditation. Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix Children’s Care Network (PCCN) is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC) accreditation as a clinically integrated
Leadership
… Critical Care Elizabeth A. Zorn, MD Associate Chief Medical Officer Specialties Critical Care Anthony Willyerd, MD A … Lumpur, Malaysia. He completed residencies in Pediatrics at both the University Hospital in Kuala Lumpur and at the …
Article
Fighting like a girl
… Children’s. “A Miracle She Survived” The first signs of concern appeared in early pregnancy for Adalynn’s … including high nuchal translucency and cystic hygroma – both potential signs of genetic problems. The unborn baby … to hundreds of pediatric experts who could give her the best possible start to life. “It was extremely relieving for …
