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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
Kety Duron brings decades of experience in healthcare leadership and will oversee talent recruitment and management, workforce engagement, leadership development and organizational transformation as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand its sites of service and workforce statewide.
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Toy and Battery Safety
With the holidays around the corner, parents, family and friends are beginning to shop for the perfect gifts for the children in their lives. It is important to make informed purchase decisions for toys and other gifts. Before you tackle any cyber sales or purchase in-store deals, be sure to follow these safety recommendations to keep your child safe year-round.
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New Study Shows How Genetics Play an Important Role in Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Genetics plays an important role in the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy, according to a new discovery by a team of physicians and scientists led by Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
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Claire's Story
… At 5 weeks old, Claire started having seizures. After a visit with a local neurologist that included many diagnostic … is a life-long condition that can cause tumors to grow inside the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin and/or and bones. … to see neurosurgeon, David Moss, MD, at Phoenix Children's. Coming from Tucson, a 2-hour trip would provide the best …
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Goodbye Spring Allergies, Hello Summer Allergies (Sniff!)
… the Valley, spring usually brings baseball games, time outside and enjoyable temperatures. Along with these also comes pollen allergies that may interfere with your child’s … become worse, leading to more frequent doctor or hospital visits? Phoenix Children’s Allergy & Immunology Clinic is …
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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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Enterprise Mobility Exchange Declares Phoenix Children’s a Winner for Excellence in Innovation at the Inaugural Mobie Awards
Phoenix Children’s Hospital was announced the winner of the Best Use Of Innovative Mobile Technology category in the 2018 Mobie Awards, an inaugural awards event presented by Enterprise Mobility Exchange. The Hospital is recognized for deploying customizable iPad devices in patient rooms.
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Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, Joins the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as Division Chief
Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, has joined the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as division chief. Dr. Wetmore earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in history of science from Harvard University, Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and Doctorate in neurobiology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic and completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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For the Fifth Time Phoenix Children’s Earns Top Rating From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ Congenital Heart Surgery Database
On the heels of receiving a top 10 ranking for its heart surgery and cardiology programs from U.S. News & World Report, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for the fifth time in a row. The newest rating is based on congenital cardiothoracic surgery outcomes data for the period from January 2014 through December 2017. The Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Phoenix Children's is one of just 12 programs in North America to earn this rating out of 119 participating programs.
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Home Safety Month: Furniture Tip-Over
… keep a home organized, however these items can also be considered dangerous to young children. For small children, … up. When multiple drawers are pulled open, furniture becomes unstable. This can cause the furniture to tip over … Product Safety Commission , an average of 22,500 people visited the Emergency Department from 2018-2020 for tip-over …