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The multidisciplinary Perinatal Palliative Care Team at Phoenix Children’s is here to provide expectant parents and families with guidance, support and comfort during times of uncertainty, concern and grief. When families learn that their baby is faced with a life-threatening or
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases
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Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many doctors use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start to change
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Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents and Teens What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image that leads to restricted eating and other behavior that prevents a person from gaining weight
What to Do in Phoenix: Tourism & Attractions
There’s so much to do, see and eat near Phoenix Children’s. During your child’s hospital stay, it can help to take a wellness and restoration break. From feeding giraffes and watching baseball to climbing mountain trails and enjoying artwork – there are year-round and seasonal
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Differences of Sex Development (DSD) When a child's sex is not clear at birth, the child has atypical genitalia (ambiguous genitalia). This means that the genitals don't seem to be clearly male or female. You may hear these differences called "DSDs," or sometimes "disorders of
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Exercise-Related Heat Exhaustion Heat-related illness can affect you as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. This article is about heat exhaustion caused by hard exercise or strenuous work in a hot environment. What is exercise-related heat exhaustion? Exercise-related
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… approach to care. That’s where our trusted expertise comes in. At Phoenix Children’s, we partner with you and … encourage healthy lifestyle choices and prepare them for a healthy future. Caring for the Community Our team is … policies and practices to ensure all aspects of a visit to the health center are youth-centered. This model …
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters in Pediatrics
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health. In pediatrics, this message carries special weight. Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for emotional development, and the mental
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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention What’s the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the risk for stroke. So stroke prevention is an important part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. AFib is a type of abnormal