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Programs & Services
Your Referral to the Seating and Mobility Clinic The Seating and Mobility Clinic (SMC) at Phoenix Children’s is open to patients up to 21 years of age, provided their disability originated in childhood and they continue to receive care from other specialists at Phoenix Children’s
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Cystic Fibrosis Overview What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. People with CF get a defective gene from both parents. People who have one defective gene from one parent are called carriers. They don't have
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Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System How does CF affect the digestive system? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a protein in their cells that doesn't work right. The protein is called CFTR (the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). CFTR controls the flow of water
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Preventing Sports Injuries Exercise is good for the body. And with the correct safety steps, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment—padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards—has helped to improve safety in sports. But you can still be at risk of
Curricula & Schedules
Schedule During the first six months of training, the fellow will have 1 calendar month rotations with each faculty member allowing for exposure to preoperative planning, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow up for patients. This will involve clinic time, inpatient
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is Heart Month. This is a great … and understanding of this heart problem that can affect anyone at any age. We spoke with Andrew L. Papez, MD , a …
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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
… Dylan has kept his parents busy, and smiling, since day one. When he was born, he immediately had the whole room … a bottle. With a cleft lip and palate, the lip doesn’t form completely. There’s also a separation in the roof of the … the first 20 days after surgery, he was on a liquids-only diet, followed by 20 days of soft foods. “He wanted [to eat] …
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Phoenix Children’s Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024
The program honors people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. This marks the fourth consecutive year Phoenix Children’s has secured a spot on this prestigious list.
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Sanctuary Certification, Setting a New Standard in Trauma-Informed Care
Phoenix Children’s trauma-informed environment recognizes human vulnerability to trauma and implements systemic interventions focused on resolving adversity and stress.