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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell Blog Bone Marrow Transplant Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and … days of Karma and Kiana’s lives went smoothly, with minimal complications or reasons for concern. However, by the time … for sickle cell patients called hydroxyurea, but their bodies did not respond to it, leaving their pain crises …
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Phoenix Children’s Names John R. Nickens IV as President & CEO
Phoenix Children’s today announced the appointment of John R. Nickens IV as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, following the planned retirement of long-serving President & CEO Robert L. Meyer.
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… is a difficult topic to discuss amongst other adults, let alone with children. For most, the idea of having a sit-down … pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of …
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Innovative Cancer Research Physician Joins Phoenix Children's
Mario Otto, MD, PhD, has been appointed Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Phoenix Children’s.
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Ethan's Story
… was worried about what other kids might say. "Hey, Ethan!" one boy called out. "Are you going to get in trouble all the … early in his third grade year, shortly after his uncle died. At first there was a sadness that seemed a natural … a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'" The sadness spiraled into deep …
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
… Stephanie said. “Adding to our worry, she stopped using one of her arms and avoided picking things up with it. … was wrong when she could not stand on her own. They recommended she go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas … sat down with her, colored in books and hung out like buddies. The entire medical and child life team created such a …
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Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month
… Trisomy 21, which is known as Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. … 6,000 babies a year are born with Down syndrome. One of the ways Phoenix Children’s strives to help each … with a wonderful nurse practitioner, an excellent dietitian and a fantastic rehabilitation team. Our …
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Feeding Tube Awareness Week and Feeding Disorders
… difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … evaluation by Gastroenterology , Psychology , Registered Dietitian, Speech Pathology, and Occupational Therapy, as … wall into the stomach. PEG and Long tubes : These are one-piece tubes held in place either by a retention balloon …
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Healthy Outlooks: the Integrative Medicine Program
… These can range from chronic allergies and headaches to complex diseases such as fibromyalgia, juvenile arthritis or … lifestyle factors that affect your health. That includes diet, sleep, exercise, stress, home and school environments, … why healthy choices matter. “On a follow-up visit, one of our teenaged patients said, ‘If I eat out versus if I …
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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… are safe for your children! All vaccines, including new ones as well as the routine childhood and adult vaccines, … (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our …