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Water Safety for Parents The importance of water safety Most drownings happen in residential swimming pools. But children can drown in just 1 inch of water (such as in buckets, bathtubs, wading pools, diaper pails, toilets, hot tubs, and spas). In addition, open waters, such as
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Your Child's Asthma What causes childhood asthma? Researchers continue to learn what causes asthma. It is not fully understood. The following things play a part: Genetics. Asthma runs in families. Allergies. Some allergies are more common in people with asthma. Allergies also
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Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas What are hemangiomas and vascular malformations? Hemangiomas Hemangiomas are growths of blood vessels. They’re also called birthmarks. But they often can't be seen at birth. They usually form in the first few weeks of life. These growths
Clinical Trials & Research Studies FAQ
Clinical trials are research studies in which patients may volunteer to take part. Phoenix Children’s uses clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat childhood diseases and injuries. Doctors use treatment trials to learn more about how to fight cancer
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The Breathmobile gives children the care, support and resources they need to safely and effectively manage their asthma. Phoenix Children’s Breathmobile is a self-contained mobile asthma clinic that travels to Phoenix area schools and community sites. The unit provides asthma
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Vasudha L. Bhavaraju, MD
Chief Medical Education Officer; Designated Institutional Official
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Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck
… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s May is Mental Health Awareness Month and now that we’re almost 1 … away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets worse, and before you know it, we’re officially in a negative mood spiral. Oh no! The good news …
Student Programming
The Child Life and Therapeutic Arts programs at Phoenix Children’s offer several student learning opportunities. Through these programs, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue certification in their respective fields. If you’re a student actively pursuing a
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For the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to function normally, the brain and gut send signals that trigger it to continue moving food along its path. This brain-gut connection forms the basis of neurogastroenterology as a field of medicine, and it’s key to understanding your child’s
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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… does my child’s ear look different? The formation of an ear is a complex process that takes place over a long period of time. … amazing how anybody’s ears look relatively similar. During this process, several things can lead to abnormalities in …
