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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health - Just Like Their Physical Health
At Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics, your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities. This includes not only their physical health, but also their emotional and mental health.
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… The big game. Social drama. Sibling rivalry. Changing bodies. These are some of many challenges children face every … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at least one grown-up who encouraged trust, autonomy and initiative. …
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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 … skills as well as leading-edge medical skills. That’s one reason Phoenix Children’s emergency and urgent care … when he was shot while responding to a call in Tucson. He died less than two weeks later. Sadly, Dindinger and Bessee …
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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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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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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… 2015 in the headache journal, Cephalalgia . Previous studies have shown headaches are linked to screen time exposure … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old … educational media like practicing flashcards on a smart phone app. Take time to discuss the importance of screen time …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… for Cancer and Blood Disorders Beating All Odds Hereditary Complications You would never know from their animated … pain and damage to the tissue. The average lifespan of someone with sickle cell disease ranges from 23 to 43 years. … to other families. “We have two family members who have died of it,” says Joshua, who talks about becoming a …
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Phoenix Children’s Named Exclusive Sports Medicine Partner of Real Salt Lake-AZ Youth Soccer Club
Phoenix Children’s announces its partnership with the Real Salt Lake-AZ (RSL-AZ) youth soccer club today, further strengthening the health system’s commitment to the health and development of young athletes.
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Ashley's Story
… She had a long history of sinus infections, roughly one a month since she was born. However, this particular one … she knew she was in her bedroom, she did not remember coming home. She got out of bed find her mom, but was too … confirmed, medications and rest would be the best remedies to fight the virus and help Ashley recover. And, …