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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… “Most people develop cataracts when they're older because oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD … both eyes, autism and structural issues with his ears that affected his hearing. Right from the start, he received care …
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Suicide Prevention: 6 reasons for hope
… Suicide Prevention: 6 reasons for hope Blog Barrow Neurological … today may seem hard. But our mistakes help us learn to overcome even harder obstacles. You’re stronger than you know. … that doesn’t mean they are not there. 3. Life has a lot to offer, until it's gone You have purpose and meaning. You …
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Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s reach out to the Valley to combat child hunger
In an effort to increase donations and make a bigger dent in childhood hunger, Phoenix Children’s is inviting the community to participate in the seventh-annual employee cereal drive. The event, which yielded 1.3 million servings last year, reflects a partnership between Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s Food Bank to stock up on breakfast options for Arizona’s at-risk children and families.
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Bike safety: Rules of the road
… Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety When riding a bicycle, one must follow some basic “rules of the … family has joined me in many of these rides and I have also competed in bike events. In our previous bike safety blog, … side of the road. Always ride with the flow of traffic. Riding against traffic is very dangerous. Ride …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… muscular dystrophy (DMD), Nancy knows firsthand the difficulty of navigating the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … the journey with other Spanish-speaking families. She guides them through Phoenix Children’s system and points them …
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions! Blog Bike … the use of bicycle helmets. One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the risk of a head injury is with a … worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash …
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do Blog COVID-19 I did not have an easy start in school. In first … problem by faking illnesses and escaping to the nurse’s office. It was an age-appropriate response to the struggles I … ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or complete mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities do …
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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 … technicians (EMTs), paramedics, ambulance drivers and staff, and other first responders across our state. These … ill and injured children every day. Thank you, EMS providers! Our community relies on our first responders to be …
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Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric heart/lung experts, here’s why
… young adults have chest pain symptoms, the cause is often different. So, performing the same heart electricity tests on kids as the ones typically performed on 60-70-year-old adult … not helpful. Children and young adults require a much more comprehensive testing regimen to not only examine their …
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Why choose a pediatric Urgent Care over a general Urgent Care?
… Care For both adults and children, Urgent Care is a rapidly growing means of receiving efficient, quick treatment. Many centers are popping up … than adults. Many general urgent care providers may not be comfortable treating pediatric cases, and the result may be …
