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… World Immunization Week – an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of vaccines and in turn, offer … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, …

… Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the common underlying conditions among the hospitalized … their heart function (such as cardiomyopathy) Patients with genetic disorders potentially associated with compromised …

… children to now get 8 hours a day of screen time through a combination of virtual school, online video meetings with … only option, use books to raise the screen to eye level. Be aware of child’s posture . A child’s spine should be straight …

… lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious complications as she grows up, including having a greater … with a treat. While great strides have been made toward managing sickle cell disease, the only known cure is …

… with others Participate in their treatment Forget their discomfort or pain Get up, move, walk, leave their room and … is seeing how resilient children are and watching them overcome all the challenges they face at the hospital,” said … the patient's care team to create a session that works toward the patient's treatment goals.   For more information …

… – which was perfect for a 6-year-old. “I always feel really comfortable at Phoenix Children’s because I know Oliver’s … had the pain relief he needed within an hour. Looking forward to camp Now, eight months after his operation, …

… for pediatric specialists who could manage her medical complexities and help Emy thrive. When they found the team … “Now she is in gait trainers working on walking. It’s so rewarding to see her determination and progress.”  Pediatric …

… a similar ACL injury during soccer practice. Fast-forward five days, as Carolina was preparing for ACL … to optimize surgical results and drive longer-term outcomes. For Abigail and Carolina, Dr. Menzer recommended and performed this new procedure: quadricep tendon …

… nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the needs of the teen … huge variation as to how far that second foot has moved toward adulthood when an illness or injury strikes. Therefore, …

… Transplant Heart Transplant   When 2-year-old Harrison comes to Phoenix Children’s for his appointments, he doesn’t … Harrison has been through,” Beth noted. “He’s truly a heart warrior.”   From perfect health to heart failure For the …