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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… in their stomachs and legs,” Kina said. “They would also get really high fevers. I was told they were at higher risk … the experience so much that they eagerly looked forward to visiting the hospital again. Despite the multidisciplinary … stifling limitations were replaced with a newfound sense of freedom. Kina marvels at their change: “They now swim …
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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care — Arrowhead Campus
The new clinic, which will begin serving families on Wednesday, Nov. 15, is located at 6524 W. Sack Drive in Glendale. The opening of the multi-specialty clinic marks the first phase of the campus’ opening. Construction continues at Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, a freestanding pediatric hospital that will provide inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, a surgery center and a full suite of imaging services. The hospital is slated to open in July 2024.
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… available for the teenage group as well. And we can’t forget The Zone – a state-of-the art play area that provides an … from daily life in the hospital. This procedure and doctor free area gives patients of any age a safe place to forget … Video games, air hockey, scheduled activities and celebrity visits are just a few of the ways The Zone meets the needs …
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Claire's Story
… At 5 weeks old, Claire started having seizures. After a visit with a local neurologist that included many diagnostic … care." How Claire's Doing Now Claire has remained seizure-free for 1-1/2 years. However, due to her life-long disease, … everything looks good. Claire is 3 1/2 years old and is energetic, loves gymnastics, enjoys playing with her older …
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Researcher Spotlights – June 2022
… approach to donor-recipient size matching and using cell-free DNA as a noninvasive marker of rejection in heart … working, Dr. Belthur enjoys traveling with his family and visiting national parks and cultural heritage centers … Arizona; as a member of the Medical Advisory Board, Serve Together Foundation , India, a nonprofit organization that …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… and when he fell, his mother noticed that he struggled to get back up. Within two weeks, he was no longer able to hold … When LJ started on the combined chelation and manganese-free diet, his manganese levels were over 100. Today, LJ is … care and his special needs to taking big trips together, visiting both the Grand Canyon and then Disney World. Amanda …
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A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida
… they navigate their daily lives caring for a child with a complex medical condition. What Is Spina Bifida? Spina … informed decisions that bring the best results. The first visit for a child with spina bifida is typically in the … adulthood. We currently see existing patients until age 26. Our transition team includes a nurse and social worker …
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Keeping your kids safe in the car starts with proper car seat installation – We can help
… and installing a car seat is not an easy task. It’s common to have questions and doubts. Which car seat is the … Children's, we offer car seat inspection appointments free of charge . Whether you are expecting your first child, … you would like to ask the CPS Technician, so you won’t forget the day of the appointment. Before your appointment – …
