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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… takes a village” couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to organ transplants. A heart transplant team consists … scrub techs, CVICU intensivists, physical therapists, dieticians, social workers, transport teams consisting of …
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Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck
… away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets … unstuck! Our brain will start to think differently when our bodies act differently. Here are five strategies for getting …
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes Blog Bone Marrow Failure Bone Marrow Transplant … consecutive year carries a +1 rating for risk adjusted outcomes by the Center for International Blood and Marrow … for shorter periods of time leading to more expedient recovery time with less long-term sequelae. The …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable in leaving him in the care of another person. … children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than …
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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… 2015 in the headache journal, Cephalalgia . Previous studies have shown headaches are linked to screen time … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Hereditary Complications You would never know from their animated … to other families. “We have two family members who have died of it,” says Joshua, who talks about becoming a …
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Total pediatric trauma care at Phoenix Children’s
… more so than when an accident or injury occurs. When it comes to children, the stakes are even higher because … treating children, medications tailored for their growing bodies, and many other special considerations. However, as a …
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Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… First Responders Trauma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community support is critical for EMS workers’ safety and … Week, and Phoenix Children’s would like to recognize the commitment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), … when he was shot while responding to a call in Tucson. He died less than two weeks later. Sadly, Dindinger and Bessee …
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … this happens, a portion of the brain can be damaged and die. There are many types of strokes and each of these have … forward with further evaluation and treatment. Once the comprehensive work up is complete and the right treatment …
