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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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Making the leap: Transitioning from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care
… This change can be challenging as the patient learns to become the expert in their condition and the primary voice in … patients feel as though they are leaving their pediatric team behind, which can bring its own challenges. Patients … never completely gone. Rather, the pediatric and adult care teams can become one team led by a confident and empowered …
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Sammie's Story
… transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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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 … activated. Our highly trained and specialized stroke team is always on call and is contacted immediately. Our Neurocritical Care Program team can very swiftly get an MRI of the brain to direct care …
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia … provides comprehensive care all under one roof. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … about your child’s medical needs and treatments. The team at Phoenix Children’s helped my family get on the right … patients, parents, family members and caregivers, the PFAC teams up with the Phoenix Children’s staff, leadership and …
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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… true when one is a member of a heart transplant team. Most people have never heard of a cardiovascular … takes a village” couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to organ transplants. A heart transplant team consists … physical therapists, dieticians, social workers, transport teams consisting of drivers and pilots who take the …
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A heroic act on her first week of work
… takes time to celebrate our Environmental Services (EVS) team and shine a light on the treasured team members who work incredibly hard to keep our hospitals … team. “Our role is a really big part of people feeling comfortable while they’re at Phoenix Children’s. We keep …
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Neurocritical care means coordinated care for your child’s brain
… worsened brain injury and ensuring the best possible outcome . The sudden shock of a new brain injury to their … pressure, ventilator management, or surgical devices. As a team, we bring all of our specialties to the forefront to … At the core of our neurocritical care program is a team of critical care neurologists and advanced …
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Phoenix Children’s Among America’s 100 Healthiest Workplaces
Phoenix Children’s has been featured on the list for three straight years among some of the largest and most recognizable organizations in the world.