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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… can seriously impact a child’s heart. The disease has recently been reported in the United Kingdom and in New York City. Features of MIS-C share a lot in common with another disease we have treated for many years …
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Jared Muenzer will serve Phoenix Children's as Physician in Chief
Phoenix Children’s is pleased to announce Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, has been promoted to serve the organization as Physician-in-Chief. As Physician-in-Chief, Dr. Muenzer will lead the nationally ranked clinical enterprise at Phoenix Children’s alongside Surgeon-in-Chief, Daniel Ostlie, MD.
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… personality might find it hard to believe the child’s life has been marked by frequent doctors’ appointments, regular blood … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … we don’t see as much polio, for example, is because we have been successful in vaccinating against it. We need to … resolve within a few days. Each individual vaccine itself has some more concerning side effects, but those are rare. …
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… Safety Sports Medicine Exercise Living in Arizona has many perks, but exercising during the height of summer … stiffen and clinch. Generally, they occur after a child has been exercising and has lost fluids from sweating. Heat … is the best way to avoid heat illness. One of the ways to combat the heat is by staying well-hydrated before, during …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Corporate Venture Studio in Partnership with Coplex
The pediatric health system, recently announced a partnership with Coplex (coplex.com), a leading venture studio and corporate innovation firm, to launch six new health care technology startups over the next three years.
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… Research Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders “Your child has cancer.” It’s a nightmare no parent wants to … only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … Phase IV trials evaluate the treatment after it has been approved and is being marketed. This final phase …
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.
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Environmental Services Week – Meet Martha
… housing crisis, Martha, a single mother of three boys, had been unemployed for nine months and was near foreclosing on … campus. “I love this job. Everyone is friendly, and I feel comfortable, safe and like I belong to a great team.” Martha … I wouldn’t want them to catch any other diseases, so it has to be very clean.” The EVS team at Phoenix Children’s is …
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National Burn Awareness Week – Tips for a safe home
… heroes have even made an appearance. Luckily, my camera has always been at arm’s reach. My favorite pictures have captured half … chef / half superhero or half superhero / half scientist combos. As your child shares their career choices and …