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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of … teenagers and young adults, they become increasingly aware of death’s permanence and the fact that all humans will …
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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… a badge of honor and a conversation starter to raise awareness about ulcerative colitis. “I have a lot of them,” … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician … (GI specialist). Brad Pasternak, MD , scheduled a magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), which provides detailed …
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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… under 14, second only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… times, as the name suggests and even painful. Psoriasis can come and go in an unpredictable way which gives the … causes psoriasis, but we do know the immune system and genetics play a significant role in its development. In … is to maintain a healthy weight by eating a well-balanced diet and staying physically active. The whole family should …
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Ventricular Assist Devices – Bridges to life
… with heart failure , which ranks it among the most common serious conditions in children. Heart failure occurs … and exposure to chemotherapy, nutritional and genetic conditions. Heart failure causes a variety of … term device options including the Berlin Heart EXCOR, Heartware HVAD, Heart Mate 3 and the Total Artificial Heart. …
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Phoenix Children’s Ranks in Top 20 in 2022’s “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America”
Phoenix Children’s ranked No. 17 on the 2022 “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America,” an awards program from Healthiest Employers® honoring organizations investing in the health and well-being of their employees. The health system jumped 54 places in the rankings compared to last year, when Phoenix Children’s was named No. 71 in the country.
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Corporate Venture Studio in Partnership with Coplex
The pediatric health system, recently announced a partnership with Coplex (coplex.com), a leading venture studio and corporate innovation firm, to launch six new health care technology startups over the next three years.
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The tiniest heart CHAMPIONs
… We support families and children on their journey with complex congenital heart defects, which is unique for each … team works closely with parents to provide a safety net for these complex babies and keeping them safe at home. … at our CHAMPION Graduation event during national Heart Awareness Month (February). At this event, we invite all of …
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it … had a one-in-three chance of having Down syndrome. This genetic condition can cause mild to severe physical, … home,” Candace noted. In tune with people, emotions and melodies Candace homeschools Regan. He also attends the nearby …
