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Enjoying the holidays with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
… other kids, it can be challenging during a flare. Worries about what to eat, access to bathrooms, and dodging … with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may follow specific diets or avoid certain foods during a flare. Planning … able to enjoy holiday dinner at home and instead plan to visit a family member’s house, show your child the closest …
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Tips and Tricks to Get Better Sleep
… get the memo and so all of us, which includes our kids, are finding it more and more difficult to get the rest we need so badly. Here are some … at precisely the same time every day, but our brain love routines and this applies also to sleep. For kids ages 4-12 …
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… and 18-month-old daughter — into the office for their routine exams. All three children immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck … is too young to really articulate that she was been having difficulties focusing or seeing,” said Alma. Alyssa was soon …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines Blog Cystic Fibrosis … single mother of two active and busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, and Mason is 15. Both kids have cystic … patients’ medication needs. The pharmacy helps families find financial support, navigate insurance requirements, …
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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… rare degenerative disorder of motor neurons occurring in 1 out of 15,000 births with variable presentations in … Since December 2016, the FDA has approved three disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… is just 11 years old, those close to her are thinking about her adulthood, including her care team at the Center for … Kaliyah was born with sickle cell disease, a hereditary, lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious … and stress. She also has Jake, a social worker who helps us find other resources and support, and we especially …
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Bike safety: Rules of the road
… State of Arizona, much like other states, we have laws specifically for bike riders. In Article 11 of the ARS, we find the bicycle laws created to help you bike smart and … the same rules motorists do; travel in a straight line without swerving into other traffic lanes. Obey traffic control …
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Phoenix Tourette Syndrome Program Earns Reaccreditation as Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
The Phoenix Tourette Syndrome program is a unique partnership between Phoenix Children’s and Banner Sun Health Research Institute. It first earned its Tourette Association of America (TAA) center of excellence designation in 2020.
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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… child has been diagnosed with a disabling condition. As if adjusting to this news isn’t enough, you learn that the … your child’s school. Public schools are required to seek out and identify children with special education needs in … can come from parents. This process is referred to as Child Find. Do your homework Prior to making this first call, you …
