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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
In a move to further enhance the award-winning health system’s ability to provide specialized care for children at high risk of infection, Phoenix Children’s created a new Division of Infectious Diseases and named Wassim Ballan, MD, chief of the division.
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Look before you lock: Preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths
… it. According to noheatstroke.org , 883 children have died due to pediatric vehicular heatstroke since 1998. More … levels. For most people, the first thought that will come to mind is “I would never forget my child!” Let me just … Healthychildren.org, the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides some …

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Your “To Do List” to Recharge Your Brain for a Healthier You
For many of us, it’s difficult to remember the last time we woke up feeling rested, full of energy and excited about the day ahead. Many of us feel exhausted and stressed, despite all the technologies we have available to be more efficient and connected. While it may seem that

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Jon McGreevy, MD, MSPH, FAAP, Named Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s has appointed Jon F. McGreevy, MD, MSPH, FAAP, as division chief of pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. McGreevy will lead a large and growing team of more than 100 dedicated professionals, including physicians, advanced practice providers and pediatric emergency medicine fellows who care for up to 200,000 emergency and trauma patients annually.

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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams Blog School … and emotions can flare. Keep in mind there are always remedies to resolve conflicts, and I have shared some resources … Special Kids and the Arizona Center for Disability Law. The website for Wright’s Law contains numerous educational …

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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Phoenix-area partnership creates Arizona’s only Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
The Phoenix Tourette Syndrome, a unique partnership between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, has been verified as a Center of Excellence by the Tourette Association of America, an institution that aims to advance research and advocacy for Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders.
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Researcher Spotlights – March 2022
… of neonatology and has expertise in treating neonates with complex medical diagnoses. Dr. Tom joined Phoenix Children’s … students to create hands-on experiences and help build networks for guidance. “I have had the pleasure of … research forward with numerous investigator-initiated studies within and outside the network. In 2016, Dr. van …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… contain either DEET or picaridin as their active ingredient. Both products have undergone extensive testing under … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, … repellents. For younger children, opt for a mosquito net around their stroller when venturing outside. …
