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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… people under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. And while a new diagnosis might be … the disease is information. Below are nine of the most common questions that Phoenix Children’s Division of … diabetes? It is often said that what a patient does BETWEEN visits is much more important than what can be done in a …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… This initiative, conducted in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Arizona State … Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the … that offers respite care for parents during inpatient visits, help with errands, babysitting and emotional …
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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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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people suffers from the condition – including more than … Today’s treatments deliver excellent outcomes – even for children who don’t respond to traditional anti-seizure …
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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… to get enough to drink. And despite being potty-trained for a year and a half, she also began regularly wetting the … The power of teamwork Chirag Kapadia, MD , who has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a … “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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Phoenix Children’s Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024
The program honors people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. This marks the fourth consecutive year Phoenix Children’s has secured a spot on this prestigious list.
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Important Tips to Help Keep Your Children Safe Around Water
Pool time is a popular part of sunny days in Arizona, and a great chance to cool off, splash and make memories with your kids. While constant, capable adult supervision is the best way to reduce drowning risk, properly using a vest-style life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast
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Three Phoenix Children’s leaders named Health Care Heroes finalists by the Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that three of the hospital’s leaders were selected as Health Care Heroes Awards finalists during Phoenix Business Journal’s award breakfast on August 22. Carmen Neuberger, Phoenix Children’s general counsel and executive vice president, was selected as a finalist and the winner for the Non-physician category. Angus Wilfong, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, was selected as a finalist for the Innovator category, and Daniel Velez, MD, Division Chief of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s, was selected as a finalist in the Physician category.
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Phoenix Children’s Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report
For the twelfth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system also earned recognition as the top children’s hospital in Arizona for the second consecutive year. Only 35 states and Washington, D.C. were home to hospitals with a top state distinction, per U.S. News.
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
