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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … that vaccines can help prevent. Can a vaccine make someone sick? Some people think you can get the flu from …
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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Our UnitedHealthcare Contract Is Set to Expire in 2026: What Families Should Know During Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment season is here for many families — a time to review health insurance options for the coming year. At Phoenix Children’s, your child’s health is always our top priority, and we want to provide the information you need to make the best decisions for your family’s care.
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… Care Phoenix Children’s Fetal Care Center Fetal Care One Baby’s Legacy Each morning before heading to work, … of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two …
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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… and in New York City. Features of MIS-C share a lot in common with another disease we have treated for many years … have active COVID-19 infections, but most have developed antibodies to COVID-19, which are formed by the body in order to …
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Teaching your child pet safety
… my son turned six, we brought home Leo. Soon after, Sam, Eddie and Phoebe joined in on the fun. In the blink of an … different dogs are best suited for different families. I recommend researching breeds to make sure your family is able …
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Phoenix Children’s Researcher Awarded $3 Million Grant to Develop New Therapy for Lung Diseases in Premature Babies
An internationally renowned research scientist at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants.
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What is Intensive Care Multimodality Neurologic Monitoring?
… real time for unstable critically ill patients who may be comatose. The fundamental goal of multimodality neurologic … and internationally to conduct larger prospective studies to investigate for biomarkers of worsening brain …
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Quinn’s heart, her strength and a dance floor full of possibility
… That moment marked the beginning of Quinn’s journey – one defined by resilience, faith and a heart that would have … had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the left side of … walked away with: they weren’t going to face this journey alone. “Meeting and working with Dr. Velez was the best …
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Making the leap: Transitioning from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care
… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Gastroenterology (GI) Milestones are an exciting and challenging part of growing up. We … This change can be challenging as the patient learns to become the expert in their condition and the primary voice in …
