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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … this happens, a portion of the brain can be damaged and die. There are many types of strokes and each of these have … of information to design the best treatment to move forward while keeping the family involved in the care of their …
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Arizona Unites for 13th Annual Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Before they can even start kindergarten, too many of our children are drowning - among Arizona children one to four years old, drowning deaths are happening at double the national rate. And, these deaths are most likely to happen between now and Labor Day weekend. That’s why Phoenix Children’s Hospital brings the state together for Drowning Impact Awareness Month, Arizona’s largest drowning prevention effort, which kicks off on Friday, July 29th at 9:30 am in the Melvin L. Cohen Conference Center, at 1919 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ.
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Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults
… Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults Blog Adult Transition Program Genetics Cystic Fibrosis Just a few decades ago, children … visit, including a pulmonary doctor, nurse practitioner, dietitian, psychologist, social worker and respiratory …
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the … receive," LaDeidre says, expressing her hopes for more awareness and resources. One of LaDeidre’s personal goals is to establish a support network for caregivers of chronically ill children. She …
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Concierge services provide a bridge for families
… severity, depending on the size and location of the defect. Complications may include walking and mobility problems, … Laurelin says. “I worried this was somehow my fault.” A Network of Care Before Birth Laurelin was referred to … not only before the birth of their child but also afterward. Laurelin’s concerns were heard – and perfectly aligned …
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Kaylea's Story
… pair 13 hours later, she was still alive ... her mother had died instantly. Kaylea was rushed to Phoenix Children's. The … of her head and exited the other, and the child was in a coma. "It was serious enough that in most cases we would … The entire family has become involved in the Parent Safety Network, a foundation Kaylea's grandmother, Sharon, recently …
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… for children, but also for adults. It helps avoid the common stumbling block of inconsistency between caregivers. … due to work, other children, etc. Step #4 – Praise and rewards Most of the time, behavior change comes down to … and adolescents. Rewards don’t always have to be monetary or tangible. They could range from choosing what’s …
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Phoenix Children’s Gastroenterology: New Division Chief, New Vision
… clinical research and education as a model for excellent comprehensive programs. My vision for the Phoenix Children’s … seven advanced practitioners, four registered dieticians, 17 nurses and 16 medical assistants across six … these unprecedented times and nationwide heightened awareness to infection, the Phoenix Children’s GI team is …
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Phoenix Children’s Researcher Awarded $3 Million Grant to Develop New Therapy for Lung Diseases in Premature Babies
An internationally renowned research scientist at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new treatment methods for lung disease in premature infants.
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Teaching your child pet safety
… my son turned six, we brought home Leo. Soon after, Sam, Eddie and Phoebe joined in on the fun. In the blink of an eye, … different dogs are best suited for different families. I recommend researching breeds to make sure your family is able … If a dog bites your child, wash the wound with soap and warm water and apply pressure to the wound. To prevent …
