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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix has been awarded three new R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the gold standard of federally funded research awards.

A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix

For the fifth consecutive year, Phoenix Children’s has been named among the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” by Healthiest Employers® for its investment in employee health and wellbeing.

Located in Glendale, this state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, surgical care and advanced imaging services. The new hospital will treat up to 72,000 patients annually and answers a pressing need for high-quality pediatric services in the West Valley.

Dr. Ashish S. Patel, physician in chief, has been elected to the American Pediatric Society, a renowned group dedicated to changing the future of academic pediatrics.

Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.

New collaborative leadership model enhances integration, supports growth and advances care for pediatric heart patients.