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A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health
… helplessness, depression and thoughts of suicide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data found that … To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding … the Bridge Clinic, we have seen a marked decrease in return visits to the ED, indicating these patients have received …
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Cardio Kid Embraces Life
… and happy toddler, Gwen was born with multiple heart malformations and other congenital defects. But she has not let … alone: COVID-19 protocol prevented her husband, Jon, from accompanying her to the appointment. “I knew that ultrasound … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day 2022
… Phoenix Children’s plays an integral role in educating our community about keeping children safe from preventable injuries. In 2021, our Center for Trauma Care treated 2,700 children who suffered injuries … important information with families during their well child visits (particularly for our most at risk population of …
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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… disease Blog Holidays Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Heart Disease Phoenix Children’s Social Media … too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … to spend less time on the couch and more time on the move. Visiting a local park, planting fruits and vegetables in the …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… to control pain after the Nuss Procedure Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … Our patients can meet the entire team in one coordinated visit cutting down the number of commutes to the hospital. …
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What is Intensive Care Multimodality Neurologic Monitoring?
… care unit is a method of continuous monitoring for brain and body function using different tools in a … real time for unstable critically ill patients who may be comatose. The fundamental goal of multimodality neurologic … in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Front Neurol. 2019 Nov 26;10.1261. PMID 32038449. Appavu B, Foldes ST, Adelson PD. …
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… you to two leaders helping lead Phoenix Children’s effort to ensuring we provide a consistently exceptional … be a doctor one day. Growing up, the car giving calling become more sophisticated as I loved fixing broken systems, I … career in healthcare. I can vividly remember 7-year-old me visiting my pediatrician, Dr. Character, with so much …
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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.
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Does my child need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Irregular toileting habits can greatly impact a child’s quality of life. Finding a pediatric pelvic floor program is key to your child’s success. Pelvic floor therapy uses effective strategies to help kids with urinary and bowel issues, leading to higher confidence and normal, independent toileting.
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… people in the United States, and while there is no cure for the disorder, scientists are making significant strides … time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … allowing your child to see both providers during one visit. 6. Treatments for CF have improved dramatically in …