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Understanding a blood disorder diagnosis
… questions immediately arise, and they can feel fear and become overwhelmed. How will this impact my child’s life? What kind of treatment is needed? What are the long-term effects? What can my child do or not do? As a parent, did I do something wrong to cause this? Will my child think …
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Treating acquired pediatric epilepsy from brain injury
… This isn’t something we wish on anyone; let alone the kids we hope to protect and foster toward a healthy life. … ischemic brain injury after cardiac arrest or perinatal complications, strokes, or brain infections. As children … patients experience, as well as how their potential side effects may impact the life of the children we treat. Many …
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Lauren’s Story
… I could see the curve in my spine was getting worse, but I did not want to face the fact that I most likely needed … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … Once I arrived at the hospital, I had IVs put in and the staff prepared me for surgery. Before I knew it, I was taken …
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Food Allergies: Very real but treatable
… tree nuts, fish, and shellfish as one of the top 9 most common food allergies. Food Allergy Basics Food allergies effects 1 in 13 children in the US and, unfortunately, have … families. They create stress and anxiety when eating outside the home such as at school, friends’ houses, and …
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Still struggling after 2020? Practice resilience
… like everyone else. When your world has been turned upside down, you’re able to be real with your difficult thoughts and feelings without staying stuck on them. … and resources, you give back to others through keeping your commitments to friends and family, volunteering, helping …
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Phoenix Children’s Among America’s 100 Healthiest Workplaces
Phoenix Children’s has been featured on the list for three straight years among some of the largest and most recognizable organizations in the world.
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Kaden's Story
… escalated to dozens of seizures everyday, he failed six different medications, endured countless blood draws and was hospitalized with serious side effects. Kaden also had a G-tube placed because he …
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Helping Your Child Feel Better During Cold and Flu Season
During cold and flu season, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their child feel better when they get sick. The following tips can help inform parents on how to best help their child recover.
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February is American Heart Month: Keep your ticker ticking
… action to implement healthy lifestyle practices for best outcomes. As we continue to experience the current health … a year. Here at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center , we provide advanced health care, including inpatient and outpatient … for infants, children and teens experiencing a range of different heart conditions. In addition to offering …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… brain surgeries. However, with faith and family on her side, the 11-year-old inspires others with her strength, … attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … surgeries and ongoing medical challenges have made life difficult for her, but she perseveres with joy and hope. Kylah …