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Boosting immunity the healthy way
… of increased sickness and flu season, people often seek out special foods or supplements they believe will help … by many factors. It’s not just diet alone – and more specifically not one food or nutrient alone. While we might not … diet and exercise to sleep and stress management: Stress : Find ways to cope with stress that work for you and fit into …
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… living in the Windy City of Chicago. She loved hanging out with family and friends and was always on the move, … of her spine. This didn’t slow Mia from enjoying an active lifestyle. “Neither curve required surgery and Mia was a … to Arizona, Mia’s family conducted extensive research to find a highly specialized pediatric surgery team they could …
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Safe Summer Skin Tips and Tricks
… for heat-related illness. For those participating in outdoor activities, following are some tips to make the most out of the warm weather in Phoenix and find the balance to keep your kids safe from the sun’s … sunscreen. Re-apply every 2 hours and even more frequently if swimming or sweating. Young infants should avoid direct …
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Understanding a blood disorder diagnosis
… and become overwhelmed. How will this impact my child’s life? What kind of treatment is needed? What are the … questions may be plentiful, be assured, there are answers out there, and there is help available to you and your … help with treatment in an emergency. Let them know where to find your “go bag” and important contact information. …
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… very serious health issues. However, his experience was a life lesson in disguise and Adam learned a lot about himself in the process. My health situation has made me … school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn …
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… immune deficiencies, breathing issues, gastrointestinal difficulties, cleft palate and craniofacial problems, calcium … disorder, but they can pass it on to their children. In about 10 percent of cases, a person with this condition … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
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Oliver’s “zipper”: A heart surgery story
… It was a stressful situation, but the hospital’s Child Life staff turned it into playtime – which was perfect for a … needed. He stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for about four days. For more than five years, Oliver lived his … called three different pharmacies until he could find one that had the medication in stock. Oliver had the …
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Monica's Story
… pains and severe weight loss after fighting a terrible bout of pneumonia last year, we knew something was wrong.” … were no strangers to Phoenix Children’s, but things were different this time. “This hospitalization was very scary for … fear of vomiting. When Puffenberger started daily visits with Monica during her in-patient stay, the …
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Quality Day: More important than ever
… to celebrate quality improvement successes and learn about new creative project ideas. The event engages … team and perform a root cause analysis (RCA) to identify any factors that may have contributed to the outcome and … national news for the rapid implementation of telemedicine visits. Phoenix Children’s quickly recognized telemedicine …
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Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior
… caregivers were always smiling and helping Tyler and his wife Meghan feel at ease. “We call them our Phoenix … should. For the first year of his life, Maddox was in and out of the hospital as he underwent his first two surgeries. … the pastries every time he had his blood drawn. They find ways to keep him in their life. At Christmas, they …