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Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility
… possibility Blog On the dance floor, Quinn moves with confidence – strong, focused and fully in her element. The music … heart carrying her through rehearsals and performances once faced overwhelming odds before she was even born. When … had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the left side of …
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Gracie: Dancing Through Life's Obstacles
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome has presented many ongoing hardships for Gracie. But this hasn’t stopped her from pressing on.
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The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses
… mission to acknowledge the remarkable care our nurses provide patients and families. Origin of the DAISY Award The DAISY Award was born out of a desire to commemorate the life of J. Patrick Barnes, whose battle with … go above and beyond, providing extraordinary care in the face of adversity. The acronym DAISY stands for Diseases …
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Unique partnership offers instruction on clinical social work with children
… “This program will be eye-opening for students,” said Jenifer Riggins, social services supervisor for Phoenix … ability to provide this level of care—directly serving our community—some students may find this is exactly where they … to cope and be resilient when hard things come. We all face them—but if we have the skills, we can persevere.” … …
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Dog bite prevention week
… also teaching them how to be respectful, responsible and compassionate. Making children aware of these important … think a dog is, an adult must always be present to help guide a child’s interactions. In honor of National Dog Bite … responsibly. Teach children to avoid petting a dog’s head, face, ears or tail. Children should always pet the dog’s …
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Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero
… a Healthcare Hero Blog In greater Phoenix, homeless youth face unimaginable circumstances: Blistering temperatures, … access to transportation make the Valley a nightmare for kids and teens with nowhere to call home. What’s worse, they … Health Care Heroes is one of Arizona’s most prestigious and competitive awards programs. Now in its 20th year, it …
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Suicide risk associated with medical disorders
… Suicide risk associated with medical disorders Blog Medical … such as major depression and bipolar disorder will quickly come to mind. We should not lose sight of the fact that … risks, coupled with the developmental challenge adolescents face of feeling invincible, may come together to create a …
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5 Tips to prevent a child’s heat rash
… bumpy, red rash on the head, neck or chest. This may be the common heat rash which pediatricians see more frequently … soar. Here we’ll talk about what causes heat rash, how to identify it, and most importantly, how to prevent and treat … neck, upper chest, and diaper area. We also see it on the face after breastfeeding or any part of the body when they …
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Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
When it opens in 2024, it will continue to be Arizona’s only American Academy of Pediatrics-designated Level IV NICU, a designation indicating the highest level of medical care available for the most complex neonatal conditions, the sickest and the most premature newborns.
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Lauren’s Story
… I could see the curve in my spine was getting worse, but I did not want to face the fact that I most likely needed surgery. The first … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me …