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New Study Shows How Genetics Play an Important Role in Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
Genetics plays an important role in the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy, according to a new discovery by a team of physicians and scientists led by Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… to discuss amongst other adults, let alone with children. For most, the idea of having a sit-down conversation with … pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … they trust). Kids do not intrinsically understand the finality of death. To this end, most do not understand that …
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Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach Program Marks 20th Anniversary with New Crews’n Healthmobile
A new Crews’n Healthmobile will soon roll through the Valley to serve the city’s most vulnerable children. A mainstay of Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach program, the new “doctor’s office on wheels” will deliver integrated medical and behavioral health services directly to youth experiencing homeless across greater Phoenix.
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Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior
… heart warrior Blog Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Organ Donation Transplant Heart Month The most vivid memory Tyler … has of his son Maddox’s time at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care is the smiling faces. From the moment Maddox … – he was 17 months old when the they learned a heart had become available for him. He received his transplant on Sept. …
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… with possibilities Blog Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Even though Kaliyah is just … lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious complications as she grows up, including having a greater … she was 5 years old, and her sickle cell disease was well managed with medication as she grew. “She was fairly healthy …
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Quality Day: More important than ever
… mission to provide hope, healing, and the best health care for children and their families. Quality Day provides a … new creative project ideas. The event engages institutional leaders in quality improvement projects, introduces new … in quality initiatives and creates a venue for sharing outcomes. This year, we will also celebrate the progress made …
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… Three years ago, Jessica experienced a healthy first pregnancy and healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t provide the answers Jackson’s family …
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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… several questions have arisen: How much screen time is okay for children with headaches? How can parents control screen … in online schooling for several hours a day as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of headaches and … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old …
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Sammie's Story
… Sammie's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Crisis, … transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … options. The medicines affected her liver, gastrointestinal system, pancreas and brain functions. Finding the right …
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The Valley Toyota Dealers Association Pledges to Donate $250,000 to Phoenix Children's Hospital
The Valley Toyota Dealers Association (TDA) announced today that they will match up to $250,000 toward the new Emergency Department and Trauma Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. As the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation nears its goal of raising $40 million to fund the new facility, the TDA plays a major role in raising the last $500,000 needed to achieve that target. Together, the TDA and Phoenix Children’s are asking the community to help raise the remaining funds of $250,000.