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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had … and we all felt comfortable in asking questions. If your child (of any age) wants to go to a friend’s house, … and don’t feel like you need to rush things. In learning about the other child’s family, I learned a lot about house …
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Navigating nutrition: Easy, healthy meals from your pantry
… Nutrition COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered just about every aspect of our daily lives, like grocery shopping, visiting friends and going out to eat. Without frequent … like rice or quinoa. Add your protein – beans and cheese (if you have it) and fill the rest of the bowl with greens …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… to be considered “grown up,” we know they have needs that differ from the adult population. Taking this to heart, … involved in patient care rounds and family spaces throughout the hospital. Age appropriate TV, movies and games are … Video games, air hockey, scheduled activities and celebrity visits are just a few of the ways The Zone meets the needs …
Programs & Services
At Phoenix Children's, we provide comprehensive care for children with a wide range of conditions affecting movement, muscle tone and posture. These conditions include cerebral palsy, brain or spine injuries, tremors, tics and various neurological disorders. Our multidisciplinary
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is done on a stationary bike or treadmill, depending on the child’s age, size and ability. The testing measures: How well your child’s heart, lungs and muscles work together during exercise Your child’s fitness level How much exercise your child
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix … condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young patients, as we monitor their heart … Children’s, we see patients from across the state and the southwest, and we know that traveling to and from our …
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Phoenix Children's Appoints Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Critical Care Services
In an ongoing effort to expand and elevate health care for children and families, Phoenix Children’s tapped two senior nursing leaders to serve in executive positions for the growing pediatric health system. Rhonda Thompson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is chief nursing officer (CNO) and senior vice president of patient care services, and Katie Penson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, now serves as vice president of critical care services at Phoenix Children’s.
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Will Open New Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Infusion Center on October 18
Phoenix Children’s new 17,000-square-foot Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) will open to patients on October 18, increasing the Hospital’s capacity to care for children and adults fighting pediatric cancer and complex blood disorders.
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the population level in our state. We are excited … and lessons learned along the way. LaDeidre moved from California to Arizona in 2006 and currently works in the … that offers respite care for parents during inpatient visits, help with errands, babysitting and emotional …
