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Down syndrome, caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21), affects approximately 1 in 700 babies born in the United States, with about 160 babies born with Down syndrome each year in Arizona alone. Children with Down syndrome often have associated medical comorbidities

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a special therapy for patients with respiratory and/or heart disease who do not respond to other forms of medical treatment. ECMO is not a cure for the underlying cause of cardiac or respiratory failure. It is designed to provide

The Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program is a two-year residency program providing rotations in inpatient Genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical/molecular, and molecular genetics lab, prenatal, adult genetics, as well as dedicated blocks for research. MGG continuity

Our Emergency Department (ED) and American College of Surgeons-verified Pediatric Level I Trauma Center (the only one in the state) opened in September 2017. This amazing care facility is the only pediatric emergency service in a free-standing children’s hospital in Arizona. We

Our Patient Family Advisors work with Phoenix Children’s leaders, providers and staff to develop resources for patients and families. These resources give you access to helpful tools created by families who’ve gone through a similar experience. Use the following resources as you

Note: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. Visit a Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department location if your child experiences the following symptoms: Acute mental or behavioral health concerns, including suicidal thoughts Blurred

The audiologists at Phoenix Children’s diagnose and treat various hearing conditions, including: Auditory Processing Disorders (APD): A condition that occurs when the brain has trouble recognizing sounds even though the ears function normally. Balance and Vestibular Disorders