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Phoenix Children’s donates more than 1 million servings of cereal to St. Mary’s for the second year running
For the second time in a row, Phoenix Children’s annual cereal drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance yielded more than 1 million servings of food for Arizona’s vulnerable children. Two of the largest non-profit organizations in the state, Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s provide meals to children through the summer. For the seventh year, Phoenix Children’s cereal drive is the largest donation event of the year for St. Mary’s and stocks the shelves during the season when children lose access to school-provided meals. Hospital staff gathered at St. Mary’s Food Bank Warehouse on Monday morning to celebrate as the organization delivered its contribution to fighting childhood hunger.
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… as high school football players, may have cooling tubs on site. These tubs are used to lower the body temperature when … an athlete has suspected heat stroke. Prevention is the best way to avoid heat illness. One of the ways to combat the heat is by staying well-hydrated before, during …
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Researcher Spotlights – July 2022
… State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bhavaraju completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's … her “dream job” right out of training turned out to be the best outcome for her. She worked as a Phoenix Children’s … time to coach those around them while actively mentoring future clinicians. Recipients of the award are nominated by …
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Emy: Spina bifida can’t slow her down
… for pediatric specialists who could manage her medical complexities and help Emy thrive. When they found the team … she’s back, and we are seeing more progress than ever.” Both Cindy and Sara are quick to point out that no one knows what Emy will or will not be able to do in the future. With spina bifida patients, caregivers look at the …
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Our UnitedHealthcare Contract Is Set to Expire in 2026: What Families Should Know During Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment season is here for many families — a time to review health insurance options for the coming year. At Phoenix Children’s, your child’s health is always our top priority, and we want to provide the information you need to make the best decisions for your family’s care.
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Using visual supports at home
… so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day … to point to. It’s important for you to decide what works best for your child. Visual schedules or checklists are most … online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …
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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
… like she was at fault.” Dylan was born with a cleft of both his lip and palate. About one in 800 kids born in the … a bottle. With a cleft lip and palate, the lip doesn’t form completely. There’s also a separation in the roof of the … along the way. He really thrived.” Big smile, bright future Because of Dylan’s cleft lip and palate, he’ll always …
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Phoenix Children’s Is the First-Ever Health System in the U.S to Use Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial Robotic Guidance Platform for Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked pediatric leader, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the first-ever health system in the U.S. to receive and deploy the newly FDA-cleared Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ platform. Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, chose Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s as its first partner using this robotic technology. The highly advanced surgical tool is intended for use with the Medtronic StealthStation™ system, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will use it in surgery for pediatric patients suffering from a range of neurological conditions.
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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey
… crying all the time no matter what they did to comfort him. When Theo was four weeks old, Christina heard … his treatment plan, giving us much-needed hope for his future. Families from all over the world were bringing their … involved Dr. Wallace implanting telescopic rods into both femurs (thigh bones) to provide support and help reduce …
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… days of Karma and Kiana’s lives went smoothly, with minimal complications or reasons for concern. However, by the time they were two weeks old, both sisters had swelling in their hands and feet. Following … recalled. “Something needed to happen to ensure a brighter future for my girls.” New Hope: Bone Marrow Transplant as an …