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Going with the flow
… Heart Defect and a New Way to Provide Mother’s Milk For first-time mother Jackie, breastfeeding plans took a … Jackie was diagnosed with preeclampsia. This dangerous complication of pregnancy includes symptoms such as high … cardiologist closer to home, the family still makes regular visits to Phoenix Children’s, where Michael’s neurosurgeon …
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… journey battling and beating cancer Blog Lymphoma Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders A child's spirit often … stands as a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. The trouble began on Christmas Eve of 2020. Mack … him,” said Mack. After ringing the bell, Mack continued to visit Dr. Henry every three months to monitor for relapse. …
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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… Palsy “When you have a baby, you have all of these dreams for them. But when you hear the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, … Americans are living with cerebral palsy (CP) , the most common physical disability of childhood. Caused by brain … on the floor to be more comfortable. Every three months we visit Phoenix Children’s, and sometimes they ‘give her some …
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Phoenix Children’s Reaches New Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona
Phoenix Children’s announced today it has reached a new, multi-year agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona, ensuring patient families with BlueCross BlueShield insurance coverage can receive the care they need at in-network benefit levels.
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… appointments, regular blood draws and multiple surgeries for bilateral cleft lip and palate. Theo also has a rare … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern … his feeding ability and weight gain and assessed him for upcoming surgeries. Fortunately, he faced no significant …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … and ongoing medical challenges have made life difficult for her, but she perseveres with joy and hope. Kylah trusts … vomited. Next, her eyes rolled back, and she went limp before letting out a “bloodcurdling scream,” Meghan …
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… that affect reading Different cultures have different names for objects. Think about a book. In French, we’d call this … Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … The causes of significant reading problems are multiple, complex and not fully understood. While reading problems …
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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… Foot How prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot makes a difference for a lifetime When parents first meet orthopedic surgeon … typical childhood activities and even play sports. The most common type of clubfoot is “isolated,” meaning the child has … What excites Dr. Burns today is that radiologists who perform prenatal ultrasounds can now identify clubfoot very …
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Arizona’s first responders recognized during EMS week
… First Responders Trauma Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community support is critical for EMS workers’ safety and mental health It’s National … family-centered services. We’re committed to caring for and comforting our young patients, as well as their guardians …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… of navigating the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … English is not your first language, you can miss important information about your child’s medical needs and treatments. …