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… professional affiliations include the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.   “During my recruitment to Phoenix Children’s/U of A, I had the honor … pandemic, there is a need for more creative, engaging and accessible methods of teaching and learning such as …

… Center for Family Health and Safety Playdate Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to get birthday party … coming home. As a first-time parent I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable … him in the care of another person.  After discussing with my husband, we both agreed on the importance of allowing him …

… Safety Pool Safety Center for Family Health and Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to receive birthday party … coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable … another person. After talking through this fear with with my husband, we both agreed to place the importance on …

… Surgically placed feeding tubes are called gastrostomy tubes (G tube) if they end in the stomach and gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube (GJ tube) if it ends in the jejunum. If it’s decided …

… most vulnerable moments and never more so than when an accident or injury occurs. When it comes to children, the … In evaluating where to seek the best medical care for my children in an emergency, I look at a few criteria:  … emergency, it's not always possible for a caregiver such as myself to determine whether an injury is severe or not. It …

… with epilepsy , I always start with those four words. My reason is simple: unlike many other diseases that … epilepsy and, as a result, the shame and fear that accompany a diagnosis create a significant obstacle. …

… mother, Jennelle. “But she made it out like a rock star.” A Mysterious and Devastating Spinal Injury Born “perfectly … of the spine that affects 6 to 9 million Americans, according to the American Association of Neurological …

… And sometimes she just offers a listening ear. “When my son was diagnosed, I felt lost,” says Nancy, who serves … needs and treatments. The team at Phoenix Children’s helped my family get on the right path for this condition, and I … Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Children’s Advisory Board (patients and siblings, …

… in Children Blog Heart Month Cardiology Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping. … to pump blood effectively, such as with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or dilated cardiomyopathy. Congenital abnormalities … heart Inflammation of the heart from another illness, or myocarditis Chest trauma: This is a rare occurrence but does …

… that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the … are experts in treating ITP.     What causes ITP? Why does my child suddenly have a low platelet count? We know that a … look like a cluster of bruises or a rash) How do I know if my child has ITP? ITP is typically a diagnosis of exclusion, …