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… Diseases Most of the time, a child’s immune system is able to rid the body of an infection. Sometimes, however, … additional treatment is necessary. When things are more complicated or when an infection does not respond to initial … infection is caused when a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite enters the body. Prions can also – but rarely do – …
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Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s reach out to the Valley to combat child hunger
In an effort to increase donations and make a bigger dent in childhood hunger, Phoenix Children’s is inviting the community to participate in the seventh-annual employee cereal drive. The event, which yielded 1.3 million servings last year, reflects a partnership between Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s Food Bank to stock up on breakfast options for Arizona’s at-risk children and families.
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Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story
… Overcoming multiple spinal conditions: Mia’s story Blog Center … to be approximately the size of a broom stick. At the tumor site, it was the size of a drinking straw,” said Mia’s mom, …
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Phoenix Children’s donates more than 1 million servings of cereal to St. Mary’s for the second year running
For the second time in a row, Phoenix Children’s annual cereal drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance yielded more than 1 million servings of food for Arizona’s vulnerable children. Two of the largest non-profit organizations in the state, Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s provide meals to children through the summer. For the seventh year, Phoenix Children’s cereal drive is the largest donation event of the year for St. Mary’s and stocks the shelves during the season when children lose access to school-provided meals. Hospital staff gathered at St. Mary’s Food Bank Warehouse on Monday morning to celebrate as the organization delivered its contribution to fighting childhood hunger.
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Brittany's Story
… Head Injuries Brittany's best friend was hit by a car while riding her bike without a helmet. She survived the … wonderful people." During the holiday season, the family visited the Critical Care Unit to deliver cookies and toys to … look at children with serious head injuries - and with that comes exasperation with friends who don't protect themselves …
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Phoenix Children’s Chief Physician Executive Dr. Jared Muenzer Named One of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, announced today that Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive of the system and Chief Operating Officer for Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024. This prestigious program honors licensed clinicians in executive roles who are paving the way to better health through their executive responsibility, leadership qualities, innovation, community service and achievements inside and outside of their respective organizations.
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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… invitations and shortly after, playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable in leaving him in the care of another person. After … met at a park, splash pad or at the zoo. Soon after with visited each other’s homes. By then both families had built a …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… the last week of April, the World Health Organization celebrates World Immunization Week – an opportunity to raise … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … most common side effects of a vaccine are redness at the site of injection and feeling a little bit under the weather …