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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … heart transplantation. Phoenix Children’s Heart Center has a dedicated VAD team consisting of cardiac surgeons, … as a member of the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION), which consists of clinicians, …
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Unique partnership offers instruction on clinical social work with children
… ability to provide this level of care—directly serving our community—some students may find this is exactly where they … bring to the program and the impact it’ll have on our community.” This partnership represents one of the few … will give students direct experience in both areas—emphasizing the importance of the mind-body connection. Riggins …
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Dr. Ashish S. Patel Named Physician-in-Chief at Phoenix Children’s
In his new role, Dr. Patel leads four of Phoenix Children’s eight clinical centers. He also oversees hospitalist medicine, mental and behavioral health, and Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics practices. Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Patel is now part of the health system’s Executive Physician Leadership team and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group Governance Council.
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Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s reach out to the Valley to combat child hunger
In an effort to increase donations and make a bigger dent in childhood hunger, Phoenix Children’s is inviting the community to participate in the seventh-annual employee cereal drive. The event, which yielded 1.3 million servings last year, reflects a partnership between Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s Food Bank to stock up on breakfast options for Arizona’s at-risk children and families.
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Phoenix Children’s Names New Chief Operating Officer
With more than two decades’ experience in health system operations, Bradshaw will play an integral role in ensuring consistent, high-quality, integrated care across all sites of service as Phoenix Children’s continues its expansion across Arizona.
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Gut Check: Better digestive health for our kids
… many of us live in a fast food world with little care or emphasis on our personal digestive health. Yet, there is … together with our medical teams to optimize care through a comprehensive approach. Our Pediatric Aerodigestive Center , …
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Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero
… Health Care Heroes is one of Arizona’s most prestigious and competitive awards programs. Now in its 20th year, it … individuals who are making a big difference in their communities. Dr. Beaumont’s award is especially timely, as … Dr. Beaumont’s leadership, the Crews’n Healthmobile fleet has continued to provide care and expand its reach to the …
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Halloween costume and trick-or-treating safety tips
… for the perfect costume, consider these costume safety recommendations to keep your trick-or-treater safe: Costumes … little pumpkins safe. Make sure children’s’ costumes fit comfortably. Children’s costumes should be the right size. … and select non-choking treats. If your trick-or-treater has a food allergy, read the candy label first. …
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Dr. Jason D. Fraser Appointed Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Phoenix Children’s
As an accomplished surgeon, leader and professor, Dr. Fraser will be tasked with ensuring pediatric patients receive high-quality, family-centered surgical care whether they’re receiving treatment at Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Thomas Campus, a new site of service in the west or east Valley or one of the health system’s outpatient surgery centers.