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… thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Blog Hematology Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Has your child been getting a … to a low platelet count. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, commonly called ITP, is a blood disorder that can cause … out of 100,000 people are diagnosed with it. There are two forms of ITP: Acute thrombocytopenic purpura.  While acute …

… hard to keep our hospitals and clinics clean and safe for patients, families and staff. This year, Environmental … boys, had been unemployed for nine months and was near foreclosing on her house when she got a job as a … campus. “I love this job. Everyone is friendly, and I feel comfortable, safe and like I belong to a great team.” Martha …

… hard to keep our hospitals and clinics clean and safe for patients, families and staff. This year, we want to … the overturned car safely get out of the vehicle. Nina, a former medical assistant, then tapped into her medical … team. “Our role is a really big part of people feeling comfortable while they’re at Phoenix Children’s. We keep …

… Care Area 9, were recently recognized as finalists for March of Dimes’ Heroes in Action Awards – Arizona's … in Action – Arizona Awards? Noah: It was a tremendous honor for me to be selected as a finalist. I told my wife that I … but we are working in “unprecedented times.” While it is becoming the new norm, it has been challenging for me and …

… trick-or-treating safety tips Blog Halloween Safety Center for Family Health and Safety   Halloween is my favorite … carving pumpkins, baking with my mother and, let’s not forget, the trick-or-treating. One of my favorite childhood … for the perfect costume, consider these costume safety recommendations to keep your trick-or-treater safe: Costumes …

… Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is May 15-June 15.  For those who don’t know, Tourette syndrome (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescents. It is part …

… We asked Abby about what it was like to live with an ostomy for seven months and how living with ulcerative colitis has … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …

… Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July Blog Center for Family Health and Safety Hearing Loss Safety Child … rule is that the louder the sound, the less time it is recommended to be in that environment.  Age – Because babies … the noise reduction rating (NRR) on your hearing protection before you buy it. The higher the NRR number, the greater …