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Phoenix Children’s NICU NEST Clinic: A nest above the rest
… from hospital discharge to 3 years of age. The clinic visit consists of two appointments in one. Families have an … For the team, the most rewarding part of the clinic has been to provide this service which was previously …
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New treatment offers hope to child with peanut allergies
… parents Life with a peanut allergy Over the years, Genna has learned to avoid foods with peanuts, to read food labels … weeks for the dose to be increased in the clinic, and these visits happen 12 times,” Schmidt said. “Sometimes we have to … she may end up in medicine someday.” Medicine has always been a part of their family — Genna’s grandfather is an …
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.
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Brittany's Story
… wearing a helmet," said Brittany's mom, Joy. "Brittany has talked to her, but she won't listen. She told Brittany … Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. "We've been at Phoenix Children's so much, everyone knows us by … wonderful people." During the holiday season, the family visited the Critical Care Unit to deliver cookies and toys …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… but he didn’t feel like eating,” recalled Brennan’s dad, Tophas. The next morning, Brennan still wasn’t feeling 100%, so … is the first sign of diabetes in people who haven’t yet been diagnosed, like Brennan. Learning to manage Type 1 … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
… World Down Syndrome Day , which falls on March 21 , has been celebrated globally since 2006, and has been officially … families outside of their appointment time. During each visit with our multidisciplinary team, we obtain a thorough …
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… was just becoming a bigger baby,” Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t … the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to telehealth. “Telehealth has been amazing for our family,” Jessica says. “It’s easier to …
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… team to care for patients, Phoenix Children's has less than a 2% complication rate, while the national … weeks to months as the nerve regenerates. Cryoanalgesia has been around for a long time but only recently has it been … Our patients can meet the entire team in one coordinated visit cutting down the number of commutes to the hospital. …
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Important Road Closures Surrounding Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas Campus
We want patient families to find the best and easiest way to get to us. As expansion projects continue on Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas Campus, a temporary road closure on our campus is necessary to support construction work. In addition, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has an upcoming pavement improvement project impacting State Route 51 between I-10 and Colter Street, which may affect families traveling to Phoenix Children’s.