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… Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable … Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Most children are very accustomed to having their cutest moments captured in photos via … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make …

… Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakes a food as harmful. The food triggers reactions in the body that can range from mild (hives or swelling) to severe (vomiting or difficulty breathing). Type 1 food allergies are IgE-mediated. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, milk and …

… Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps Patient Stories Orthopedics Patient Stories Radiology Club Foot How prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot makes a difference for a lifetime When … typical childhood activities and even play sports. The most common type of clubfoot is “isolated,” meaning the child has …

… Understanding a blood disorder diagnosis Blog Hemophilia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When a parent is told their child has a blood disorder, it’s not an easy … questions immediately arise, and they can feel fear and become overwhelmed. How will this impact my child’s life? What …

… Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Blog Congenital Heart Disease Phoenix … and Kawasaki Disease, a pediatric multi-system inflammatory condition, which, at its most dangerous, can seriously … Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the common underlying conditions among the hospitalized …

… Her [heart] beat lives on Blog Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease Fetal Cardiology Palliative Care Phoenix Children’s … Fetal Care One Baby’s Legacy Each morning before heading to work, Rachel listens to her baby girl’s heartbeat – a … of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two …

… Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Fetal Care Neonatology Phoenix Children’s Fetal Care Center NICU As a … birth canal, her left shoulder got stuck inside Kayla’s pelvis. This birth injury is called shoulder dystocia (or … well as little tricks that could help. For example, they recommended putting a small piece of clothing in the bed with …

… for Heart Care Our team of pediatric heart care specialists at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center is here to provide second opinions on your child’s diagnosis and … care providers, but it can be a critical, even lifesaving, component to your child’s treatment. Here we outline the …