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“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious
… simply different has played a huge role in helping her become a confident, optimistic source of support for other … three separate openings for these organs, Savanna had just one. “I know it sounds like it would be easier, but it … birth defects that develop early in pregnancy. She also had hydronephrosis, a form of kidney disease in which a blockage …
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… and suggested I go home during a shift. I explained to everyone who showed concern that the medication I was taking … my body for about 10 minutes. I thought I was dying. After coming to in the dark, I considered my mortality and what …
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… we had a diagnosis: Jaxton was born full term with a complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete … an intervention. Not just any regular heart surgery but one that had never been done in Arizona before. Of course, this was terrifying …
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Applauding the Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers of Phoenix Children’s for their remarkable efforts
… for the resiliency and dedication shown by clinicians one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The past year brought … number of patients virtually. From March to December, we completed more than 105,000 virtual visits – a significant …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… From physicians to psychologists, nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Tapping Into Resilience
… Fetal Care Center Prematurity Fetal Care Before becoming a mother, if someone had told Charmaine she would give birth to a premature …
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A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida
… we celebrate both the small victories and significant milestones of children living with spina bifida every day. … they navigate their daily lives caring for a child with a complex medical condition. What Is Spina Bifida? Spina …
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Waiting for a heart made easier with a VAD: Aidyn’s story
… team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners and a host of other specialists who care for our … well. There are many different types of VADs and which one is right for each patient depends on a number of factors … now 9 years old, needed a heart transplant, as medications alone could not help her heart to function better. While …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… fifth grade, Katherine was diagnosed with epilepsy. She had gone from feeling seemingly fine to experiencing epileptic … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
