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How to make shots less stressful for kids
… Life Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Primary Care Stress Vaccination The idea of a getting a shot can induce anxiety in … can do to relieve some of those fears and make the next vaccination appointment more comfortable for your little one. … look a few different ways. Distractors: If your child is someone who prefers to be distracted during a shot, let them …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… people in the U.S. and it affects people of all races, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is an … pain and damage to the tissue. The average lifespan of someone with sickle cell disease ranges from 23 to 43 years. …
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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… large particles carrying the virus, that can then get into someone else’s body through the eyes, nose or mouth. It can …
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Phoenix Children’s and Brain Injury Alliance partnership brings hope and support for patients and families impacted by brain injuries
… rehabilitation physicians, nurses and physical, speech and occupational therapists who help these resilient children … Alliance. “A lot of times, people do not recognize that someone has a brain injury because the individual does not …
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Eli’s Journey to Scoliosis Surgery
Meet Eli, a 16-year-old runner, who received posterior spinal fusion surgery at Phoenix Children’s to treat progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… just want to know that when they have something to say someone is listening. When we take time to respond to their …
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… for young children that they had no influence on causing someone’s illness or death to alleviate potential future …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… of navigating the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families … Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Children’s Advisory Board (patients and siblings, …
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A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida
… medical condition. What Is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida occurs when cells that would normally develop into the brain … spina bifida and other spinal cord conditions can have on someone’s life and the lives of their friends and families. … Physical therapy Child-life services Orthopedic surgery Occupational therapy Complex care pediatrics We offer …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… time to engage in advocacy and community work. She has accumulated years of experience as a caregiver and is eager … family—his wife and young daughter—relocated to Phoenix. As someone living with sickle cell, he appreciates Arizona’s …