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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said … children diagnosed with GRIN1. Samantha found solace in a Facebook group for other parents of children living with … being the mother of a medically complex child who has now passed away and being a nurse at another facility.” …
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Child Passenger Safety Month - When to replace your child’s car seat
… safe in the car. Deciding which type of car seat to purchase can be an overwhelming process that involves many … or on the manufacturer’s website. 3. When the car seat has been involved in a car crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends replacing your child’s car seat after being …
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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Any teen who plays sports and has a dad who coaches year-round probably knows a lot about … 17-year-old Gracie is no exception. But as someone who has been living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 3 years old, … “I don’t do it alone,” Dr. Kapadia added. “In the three visits Gracie’s had with me in the past year, a diabetic …
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Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults
… life expectancy for cystic fibrosis – commonly called CF – has improved dramatically. In fact, there are now more … Change Lives For Toby, some of these treatments have been life changing. Several years ago, he started taking a … Patients see a variety of health care providers in a single visit, including a pulmonary doctor, nurse practitioner, …
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Phoenix Children's Hospital - Arrowhead Campus Now Open
Located in Glendale, this state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, surgical care and advanced imaging services. The new hospital will treat up to 72,000 patients annually and answers a pressing need for high-quality pediatric services in the West Valley.
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A heart for Harrison
… staff, as well as other patients. “It’s like he sees these visits to Phoenix Children’s as social engagements,” said … our local park, you wouldn’t know everything that Harrison has been through,” Beth noted. “He’s truly a heart warrior.” …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… relief. For more severe cases, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has long been an effective surgical treatment for adults. Phoenix … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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Phoenix Children's Building New Hospital in Glendale
In a move that will dramatically expand access to nationally ranked pediatric health care in the West Valley, Phoenix Children’s today announced plans to build a new freestanding, three-story hospital in Glendale, Ariz. Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus will offer inpatient care, an emergency department, an outpatient surgery center and a multi-specialty clinic.
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix … clinic is so helpful. When she was diagnosed, I would have been stuck reading the materials the doctors gave me and … open heart surgery. The surgery was a success, and Gwen has completely recovered. Gwen also visits an orthopedist …
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Ella's Story
… (Thanks to her parents for sharing her story.) Ella has been a patient with us since she was 7 days old. Before she … order to correct her deformity. “Because of our frequent visits, the Phoenix Children’s doctors and nurses quickly …