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Sammie's Story
… transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … thoughtful and ready to do whatever it took to get Sammie well again. But with chemotherapy came … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
… was wrong when she could not stand on her own. They recommended she go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas … Bethanie's family’s life centered on countless hospital visits and chemo treatments. While Bethanie responded well … After a two-year wait, our daughter was finally cancer free. Seeing Dr. Henry and the nurses during the bell …
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn … my body for about 10 minutes. I thought I was dying. After coming to in the dark, I considered my mortality and what … today. Unfortunately, before transplant, my health would get much worse. I was hospitalized for a week each month in …
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Eye and Back Strain from increased screen time
… receive. It is not unheard of for our children to now get 8 hours a day of screen time through a combination of virtual school, online video meetings with … to complain of eye or back strain, it’s time to schedule a visit at Phoenix Children’s Hospital where we can help …
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Does my child need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Irregular toileting habits can greatly impact a child’s quality of life. Finding a pediatric pelvic floor program is key to your child’s success. Pelvic floor therapy uses effective strategies to help kids with urinary and bowel issues, leading to higher confidence and normal, independent toileting.
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7 ways you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness
… can support a loved one dealing with mental illness. 1. Be compassionate Connect with the emotion your loved one is … and a quiet, calm body. Find a comfortable place to talk, free of distraction. Plan to check in often. 3. Separate the … is talking and not your loved one. If the conversation gets heated, end it gently by reminding them that you care …
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5 Tips to prevent a child’s heat rash
… bumpy, red rash on the head, neck or chest. This may be the common heat rash which pediatricians see more frequently … clothing. Tank tops are a great way to keep sweat from getting trapped. Always opt for breathable clothing material … these tips will keep your kids cool and heat rash free this summer. For more information about Phoenix …
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Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy Program Receives New Accreditation
The Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital for the first time has been accredited by The Laboratory Accreditation Board of the American Board of Registered EEG Technologists (ABRET) for its excellence in conducting and interpreting electroencephalogram (EEG) tests for patients throughout Phoenix Children’s.
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Tube Feeding 101
… feeding tube will be placed, you and your team will work together to form a tube feeding nutrition plan. Tube feeds can be provided as bolus feeds, continuous feeds or a combination of the two. Bolus feeds are like eating a meal. … whole food ingredients and can be organic, non-GMO and/or free of allergens such as dairy and soy. A ‘whole food’ …
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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.