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… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … MD , a pediatric cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care , who answers four frequently asked questions … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …

… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … Children’s with most patients now receiving therapy before exhibiting symptoms. Daily oral therapy with Risdiplam … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …

… care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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. …