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Happy National Nurses' Month: A message from Connie McGinness, Interim Chief Nursing Officer
… emotional support to patients who couldn’t have as many visitors during their hospital stay. This is in addition to … the role of our nurses at Phoenix Children’s. I have always been proud of the nursing profession, and this year has made me incredibly grateful for the dedication our …
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Healthy Back-to-School Tips
… for a healthy, rewarding year. Schedule a well-child visit If your child hasn’t recently had a well-child visit, it’s a good time to … medical history, including any medicines they take, and complete a physical exam. This visit is also an ideal time …
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He’s a survivor
… when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been experiencing wasn’t due to the way the three-sport … of being a sports analyst. During his college career, Sammy has served as president of his fraternity and head sports … with Phoenix Children’s Survivor Program . At this clinic visit, a multidisciplinary team evaluates Sammy to monitor …
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Phoenix Children’s Ranks in Top 20 in 2022’s “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America”
Phoenix Children’s ranked No. 17 on the 2022 “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America,” an awards program from Healthiest Employers® honoring organizations investing in the health and well-being of their employees. The health system jumped 54 places in the rankings compared to last year, when Phoenix Children’s was named No. 71 in the country.
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Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department — Avondale Campus Opens Today
The new site is designed to accommodate up to 50,000 visits each year. The 35,000 square-foot space will provide 24/7 emergency care, 40 treatment rooms, 24/7 onsite laboratory services and around-the-clock imaging including ultrasound, computerized tomography, fluoroscopy and digital radiography.
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Things to Know Before You Enroll Your Child in Swim Lessons
… in preventing a child from drowning. Swim lessons should complement supervision and never replace it, regardless of a child’s swimming abilities. Infant swim classes have not been shown to lower the risk of drowning. Families can take … on their child’s needs and abilities. Just because a child has completed swim lessons doesn’t mean they are always safe …
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Aris Remains Seizure-Free a Year After Life-Changing Surgery
Aris spent years with wrong diagnoses and medications, then his epilepsy was cured with surgery 19 days after his first visit at Phoenix Children’s.
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Henry the Heart Warrior
… he wasn’t acting like himself, so we scheduled a follow up visit with his cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s. Dr. … head up, sit, eat, talk and walk again. The hospital staff has been by our side for every step of the journey. It is truly …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… for seven months and how living with ulcerative colitis has changed her body image. Q: Tell us about your … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected … healthy body image? A: Developing a sense of community has been instrumental in my IBD journey. Resources such as Camp …
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … to cardiac arrest, but the most common reason is the heart has gone into an arrhythmia, a problem with the heart’s … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …
