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Jack's Story
… to change. Jack started running a low-grade fever and began complaining of pain in his left armpit. Within a few days, … had so many questions,” says Laurie. “What is that? Is it genetic?” The one question they didn’t ask because they didn’t … began explaining the situation. “He was honest, straightforward and he truly cared about Jack and our family,” says …
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Tips and Tricks to Get Better Sleep
… at least 60 minutes before trying to fall asleep. I am well aware that suggesting this to most children is equivalent to … place. Yes, I mean hip but also temperature cool, as our bodies fall asleep easiest when the temperature is under 75 …
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January Birth Defects Awareness Month
… January Birth Defects Awareness Month Blog Phoenix Children’s Fetal Care Center … your family as you prepare for the birth of your baby. We recommend following your obstetrician’s guidelines on what you … similar experiences as a way to build community support and networking. In fact, we created these specialty clinics to …
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9 tips to help teens build healthy self-esteem
… Finally, the ever-present use of social media further complicates teen lives. Although a great way of connecting … well-balanced meals and snacks to fuel their brains and bodies, plenty of water to stay hydrated and physical activity … media literacy Given the double-edged nature of the Internet, it’s vital teens learn how to use critical thinking …
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Better Hearing and Speech: Benefits of Cochlear Implants
… can help children with hearing differences achieve their communication goals. A cochlear implant is more than a … verbally but still benefit from exposure to sound. Being aware of the sounds around them helps these children to … who have hearing loss. Many of these kids will also see a geneticist, an ophthalmologist, and other specialists, …
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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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Claire's Story
… the seizures were stemming from a brain tumor caused by a genetic disease called tuberous sclerosis. Tuberous Sclerosis … to see neurosurgeon, David Moss, MD, at Phoenix Children's. Coming from Tucson, a 2-hour trip would provide the best … was the best thing to help her develop normally and move forward. The day came when neurosurgery was performed and …
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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… The power of teamwork Chirag Kapadia, MD , who has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a … holds true today. “Whenever we have questions regarding diet or pump settings or if we need a second opinion on … up every couple of months or so.” A look back. A look forward. Gracie and her family have come a long way since …
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
Kety Duron brings decades of experience in healthcare leadership and will oversee talent recruitment and management, workforce engagement, leadership development and organizational transformation as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand its sites of service and workforce statewide.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… experiences, love of science and passion for serving his community to become a pediatric gastroenterologist and care … we tell all our patients NOT to do and searched the internet. I made some discoveries about nutrition and IBD and adjusted my diet and lifestyle. Interestingly, the flare subsided, and I …
