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Oliver’s “zipper”: A heart surgery story
… – which was perfect for a 6-year-old. “I always feel really comfortable at Phoenix Children’s because I know Oliver’s … blood might leak back through the valve, making the heart work less efficiently and possibly leading to an enlarged … on bypass!” After an eight-hour surgery, Oliver’s valve was officially repaired – and he was on the road to recovery. As …
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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… what being a nurse truly means for them. These nurses may come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, but they … resonate with you? “I have been fortunate enough to work at Phoenix Children’s for a total of 29 years. Phoenix … be to introduce yourself to everyone you meet and always offer a smile, even if it’s behind a mask. Sometimes this …
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… Pediatrics as a medical assistant in 2019. She began working closely with Dr. Lisa Pepka , a primary care … care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … 7-year-old daughter and 18-month-old daughter — into the office for their routine exams. All three children …
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Well-Being and Positive Culture Among Top Perks Phoenix Children’s Employees Enjoy
Phoenix Children’s is recently acknowledged with three top-employer awards, proving dedication to employee satisfaction. For the fifth year in a row, the Hospital is recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare,” and is the only Arizona hospital on the list. The organization is also the only hospital awarded in the large business category of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Valley’s Healthiest Employers 2018 Awards, and it received a platinum ranking for Maricopa County’s Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… we had a diagnosis: Jaxton was born full term with a complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete … on by his big sister Charlie, and his dad continued to work like normal. We had a false sense of what life would be … just any regular heart surgery but one that had never been done in Arizona before. Of course, this was terrifying …
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Lauren’s Story
… and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … and scheduled my surgery for the soonest I could have it done. We scheduled this so quickly after meeting Dr. White because we could tell he was very confident in his work and we felt very comfortable with him as my doctor. The …
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many children and teens, it can bring unique emotional challenges. Changes in routine, family stress, grief, sensory overload or unmet expectations can impact a child's mental and emotional well-being.
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Importance of Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
… in appetite or sleep patterns ― can be mistakenly brushed off as typical pregnancy experiences. However, research 1 … This understanding underscores the need for timely and compassionate mental health interventions for parents. … from the earliest possible moments. Why We Do This Work Our dedication to perinatal and infant mental health …
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Phoenix Children’s Nurses are “Heroes in Action”
… the difficulties we have faced, it was validation of the work I have put into my patients. Honestly, I feel like … the hospital and my floor in all the hard work we have done. Cathleen: So flattered and humbled; I work with an … but we are working in “unprecedented times.” While it is becoming the new norm, it has been challenging for me and …
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Talking to kids about autism
… about autism Blog Autism Mental Health Psychology We are working toward a world with true acceptance of disabilities. … may move their arms or bodies in different ways. Debunk common myths about autism Myth : Autistic people don’t feel … child to ask for help when they need it helps them learn to offer help to others. Offering help without judgement is the …
