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Three Siblings. Three Heart Warriors
Every day, heroes Jason, Isabel and Jaxon fight against a one-in-a-million heart condition.
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition
… Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological … stigmatized. Often, mothers in particular wonder if they’ve done something to cause their child’s seizures. Since the … are evolving . One of the most fascinating areas of my work is the research and innovation that our program leads. …
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Updated safe sleep guidelines: What parents should know
… at Phoenix Children’s, explains the recent AAP guidance and offers parents tips for making their baby’s sleep … know about these safe sleep updates from AAP? A: The recommendations have not changed significantly, but the … of age, babies should have worked their way up to 15 to 30 minutes of supervised tummy time per day. The updated …
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Why choose a pediatric Urgent Care over a general Urgent Care?
… than adults. Many general urgent care providers may not be comfortable treating pediatric cases, and the result may be … needs medical care after hours and your pediatrician’s office is not available, a pediatric urgent care is an excellent way to get care quickly and efficiently from …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… raise awareness of the importance of vaccines and in turn, offer reminders about their safety and effectiveness in … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, … or experience fatigue, but that is just your immune system working. After your vaccination if you do come into contact …
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Aris Remains Seizure-Free a Year After Life-Changing Surgery
Aris spent years with wrong diagnoses and medications, then his epilepsy was cured with surgery 19 days after his first visit at Phoenix Children’s.
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The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses
… the DAISY Award The DAISY Award was born out of a desire to commemorate the life of J. Patrick Barnes, whose battle with … impact on his well-being and the emotional support they offered his entire family. Out of this experience, the DAISY … health and provides comfort to patients Demonstrates excellent evidence-based care Honors the uniqueness and …
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Neurocritical care means coordinated care for your child’s brain
… worsened brain injury and ensuring the best possible outcome . The sudden shock of a new brain injury to their … risk of such injuries. In the critically ill period, we work closely with pediatric intensivists, neurosurgeons , … child suffering a serious injury, we have the expertise to offer the very best care in those times of need. … …
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even a … found in the wilds of the East and West Coast, we have done our best to ensure and promote those far between areas … species are not found in all of the 50 states…. but we are working on it. The journey to pediatric dermatology requires …
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A diagnosis and path to independence for Payton
Slipping rib syndrome can cause ongoing chest pain and instability that disrupt daily life, especially when it goes undiagnosed. Read Payton’s story, and how she found the expert care she needed at Phoenix Children’s Pectus Center.