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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… it can. Each year, there are stories of seemingly healthy kids and teens experiencing sudden cardiac arrest during … awareness and understanding of this heart problem that can affect anyone at any age. We spoke with Andrew L. Papez, … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …
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Celebrating our children with Down syndrome
… children with Down syndrome, Kinsley has been a frequent visitor to Phoenix Children’s. Just 2 years old, Kinsley … multiple ER visits and numerous tests and procedures for kidney and bladder problems linked to the disorder. It’s a … chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States, affecting approximately 6,000 babies every year. “At Barrow …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… of sync,” causing involuntary muscle contractions. Individuals who have dystonia may experience uncontrollable … an intense muscle cramp that doesn’t go away. Dystonia affects 250,000 people in the U.S., making it the third most … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… age, but her personality is anything but. Her mom Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome … immune deficiencies, breathing issues, gastrointestinal difficulties, cleft palate and craniofacial problems, calcium … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
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Sammie's Story
… an instant bond with her oncologist. The first thing he did was assure Sammie he would talk directly to her about … allergic to many of the treatment options. The medicines affected her liver, gastrointestinal system, pancreas and … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic Blog Holidays Travel COVID-19 This holiday season, many parents will face the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed with their … with air travel. Also, think about the people you will be visiting. If you’re paying a visit to high-risk individuals …
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Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health & Safety Awarded GOHS Grant
Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety has been awarded a grant by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funds, which total more than $36,000, will support the distribution of car seats, booster seats, helmets, and education for parents on protection from motor vehicle crash-related injuries.
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Phoenix Children’s NICU NEST Clinic: A nest above the rest
… Children’s NICU NEST Clinic: A nest above the rest Blog COVID-19 Developmental Pediatrics Neonatology NEST Clinic … can see multiple families in person and via ZOOM at three different clinic facilities throughout the week across the … from hospital discharge to 3 years of age. The clinic visit consists of two appointments in one. Families have an …
