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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… Kids and RSV: What parents should know Blog Infection … RSV is a contagious, seasonal respiratory infection. It is common in childhood but can affect adults as well. RSV is the most common cause of …
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9 tips to help teens build healthy self-esteem
… social life. These years also are full of questions about identity, belonging and challenges with confidence. Finally, the ever-present use of social media further complicates teen lives. Although a great way of connecting … perform our best if basic needs aren’t met. Teens are no different. These needs include adequate sleep, well-balanced …
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Dr. Jared Muenzer to Chief Physician Executive
As Chief Physician Executive, Muenzer will lead all clinical care, including the health system’s growing behavioral health services, Phoenix Children’s Care Network, clinical research efforts at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, medical education and the growing network of Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics practices. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, a role he has held since 2016.
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Safe Sleep Month - Are pacifiers safe for babies?
… the countless times my husband and I would wake up in middle of night trying to comfort our baby. We would make sure he wasn’t hungry, … in getting him to stop crying. Our last resort would be offering him a pacifier. This helped us calm our baby, but …
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The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses
… mission to acknowledge the remarkable care our nurses provide patients and families. Origin of the DAISY Award The DAISY Award was born out of a desire to commemorate the life of J. Patrick Barnes, whose battle with … impact on his well-being and the emotional support they offered his entire family. Out of this experience, the DAISY …
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Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
When it opens in 2024, it will continue to be Arizona’s only American Academy of Pediatrics-designated Level IV NICU, a designation indicating the highest level of medical care available for the most complex neonatal conditions, the sickest and the most premature newborns.
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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people suffers from the condition – including more than 470,000 … at Phoenix Children's Hospital , our goal is to provide hope and healing to kids with epilepsy. As a Level 4 …
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What you need to know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) COVID-19 As experts learn more about COVID-19, a growing number … (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. This syndrome can affect many organs in the body, but at its most dangerous, … and in New York City. Features of MIS-C share a lot in common with another disease we have treated for many years …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… umbrella term used to describe two autoimmune conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract – Crohn’s disease and … She was given a temporary ileostomy – a bag on the outside of her abdomen that collects stool. We asked Abby about … helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected …
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Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July
… and Fourth of July fireworks. Fireworks are beautiful, but did you know they can be harmful to your little one’s ears? … rule is that the louder the sound, the less time it is recommended to be in that environment. Age – Because babies … are two main types of hearing protection devices: earmuffs and ear plugs. Although both can reduce sound levels …
