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Talking to kids about autism
… about their favorite things, and they may have a hard time asking about other people’s interests. Autistic people may … with a friend or classmate who has autism. Maybe they both really enjoy learning about outer space or playing with … in your life who are different than you is one of the best ways to encourage your child to be inclusive. If you …
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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… Children’s mission is to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for patients and their families – and we are … but they all have one thing in common – they have inspired both their colleagues and patients alike. How does the …
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… symptoms. For some, prescribed medications and/or botulinum toxin injections can help provide relief. For more … pacemaker-like device, called a neurostimulator, under the skin of the child’s chest below the collarbone. Once … and partners with other doctors and scientists to study how best to use DBS technologies to help kids. “It’s really an …
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Phoenix Children’s Recognized for Patient and Team Safety Work by National Network of Children’s Hospitals
Phoenix Children’s has been selected as a December Hospital of the Month by Children's Hospitals' Solutions of Patient Safety for its ongoing commitment to patient and employee safety.
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
… years my boys played football, my daughters were active in both cheerleading and dance, and all of them enjoyed bike … typically occur. Over the years, my wife and I have also visited many emergency departments due to head injuries and …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Clinical Leadership Team for Emergency Department at Avondale Campus
As Phoenix Children’s prepares to open an emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system today announced the site’s clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager.
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… was recruited to Arizona in 2002 as the medical director of both Phoenix Children’s and Mayo BMT programs. Dr. Adams … the team expanded into cellular therapy, becoming the first site in Arizona approved for the administration of the …
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Mia's Story
… leg and foot with towels as they headed back to the shore. Both Will and Ronnie had basic EMT training. But it was … need to bridge the gap from Mia’s foot to her leg where skin and muscle had been torn away. This would involve a …
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Using visual supports at home
… “Help.” Then say, “You need help? I’ll help you. Great job asking for help!” You may need to practice this exercise … to point to. It’s important for you to decide what works best for your child. Visual schedules or checklists are most … online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …
