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Staff of all levels unveil new patient-safety projects at Phoenix Children’s Quality Day
Phoenix Children’s recently hosted it’s second-ever “Quality Day” which gives all clinical staff, including residents, trainees, fellows, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals, the chance to present quality-improvement projects and ideas. The event is not only an exciting competition; it brings to light solutions that improve quality of patient care and processes in the workplace.
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Excellence Hits Epidemic Proportions as Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Outstanding Nurses During National Nurses Week
They’re grace under fire working long hours, making split-second life-changing decisions, while offering unending comfort and support to patients and families who face enormous healthcare challenges. In fact, when patients and their families recount their experiences at Phoenix Children’s, their nursing team is often the first to receive their admiration and gratitude.
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
… 2019, when she was just two and a half years old. Without warning, Stephanie and Daniel found their daughter not … was wrong when she could not stand on her own. They recommended she go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas … sat down with her, colored in books and hung out like buddies. The entire medical and child life team created such a …

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Getting back to active
… parents noticed their daughter’s chest appeared to cave inward. Chloe’s pediatrician diagnosed her moderate pectus … Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … to manage pain, cryoablation also results in speedier recoveries, shorter hospital stays and a faster return …

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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome anything. I am sure of that.” Nicole is referring to 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q for short, a genetic disorder that Gwen was diagnosed with when she was 18 … to functional adulthood successfully. November is 22q Awareness Month About one in 4,000 to 6,000 births are …

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AHCCCS CRS Patients May Soon Choose to Receive In-Network Care at Phoenix Children’s
Beginning on October 1, 2018, most AHCCCS Children’s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) members will be enrolled in one of the seven AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plans. ACC plan members may choose to receive care from any community provider contracted as an in-network provider with their ACC plan. Phoenix Children’s is contracted as an in-network provider with five of the seven ACC plans, including Care 1st, Steward Health Choice Arizona, Banner University Family Care, Mercy Care and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Phoenix Children’s continues to work with the other ACC plans to have its care and facilities in-network with these plans.
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Monica's Story
… has always been one of our healthiest kids,” said Nannette, mother of six. “So when she started experiencing … experts on spina bifida and all the health issues that come with it. When Monica’s weight dropped dangerously low … stomach pain, inability to eat and drink, and spiral downward into severe weight loss,” said Nannette. “This …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.

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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … this happens, a portion of the brain can be damaged and die. There are many types of strokes and each of these have … of information to design the best treatment to move forward while keeping the family involved in the care of their …

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Arizona Unites for 13th Annual Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Before they can even start kindergarten, too many of our children are drowning - among Arizona children one to four years old, drowning deaths are happening at double the national rate. And, these deaths are most likely to happen between now and Labor Day weekend. That’s why Phoenix Children’s Hospital brings the state together for Drowning Impact Awareness Month, Arizona’s largest drowning prevention effort, which kicks off on Friday, July 29th at 9:30 am in the Melvin L. Cohen Conference Center, at 1919 E. Thomas, Phoenix, AZ.