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Talking to kids about autism
… Blog Autism Mental Health Psychology We are working toward a world with true acceptance of disabilities. Talking … interests. Autistic people may move their arms or bodies in different ways. Debunk common myths about autism Myth : Autistic people don’t feel …

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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … stresses how everyone can benefit from a healthy diet and adequate physical activity , regardless of their … living a family affair. It also is critical to know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke and to get regular …

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Researcher Spotlights – July 2022
… State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bhavaraju completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's … Phoenix Children’s Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Award for Teacher of the Year in 2021. The award honors … and Pfizer’s A Phase 2/3, Interventional, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Single-Arm …
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Suicide risk associated with medical disorders
… such as major depression and bipolar disorder will quickly come to mind. We should not lose sight of the fact that … for youth with chronic medical conditions. Heightened awareness There is now heightened awareness to screen for … have good resilience skills? Is there a strong support network around them? Are they forward thinking? Community …

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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… for Heart Care There are very few things in life more rewarding, yet often more bittersweet, than a career in … takes a village” couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to organ transplants. A heart transplant team consists … scrub techs, CVICU intensivists, physical therapists, dieticians, social workers, transport teams consisting of …

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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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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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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … to a different unit in the hospital and, shortly after, a dietitian, a physician assistant with the endocrinology team … Brennan has shown self-discipline and a commitment toward managing his condition, Tophas said. He received a …

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UPDATE: Phoenix Children’s Finalized Contract with Cigna Effective February 1, 2023
Phoenix Children’s and Cigna announced the two organizations reached a tentative agreement yesterday as contract discussions continue. While the contract is being finalized, Phoenix Children’s remains an in-network provider for families with Cigna employer-sponsored health coverage.
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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people … technologic advances like neuromodulation or ketogenic diet are dramatically improved outcomes. Vagus Nerve …
