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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… most humbling things I’ve been able to witness not only in my professional career, but in all my life. It is uniquely exhilarating doing something that so …
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FAQ: Baby formula shortage
… big stores are. If a family can afford it, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages them to buy formula online … “use by” date on the formula container. The formula is of acceptable quality until that declared date. For resources …
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Tyler's Story
… Tyler to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where they met Jamal McClendon, MD , a neurosurgeon at Barrow Neurological … “It goes a long way,” Dr. McClendon says. “I can only be myself. I interact with these patients’ parents and explain …
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Kaylea's Story
… walk again.' I will never forget that." Another setback occurred when doctors discovered an aneurysm that had … "We're very close," said Kaylea. "I'm very close to all my family." She has four siblings: Sheryl, 17; Stephanie, 16; Timmy, 14, and Jessica, 12. The entire family has become …
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Phoenix Children's Appoints Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Critical Care Services
In an ongoing effort to expand and elevate health care for children and families, Phoenix Children’s tapped two senior nursing leaders to serve in executive positions for the growing pediatric health system. Rhonda Thompson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is chief nursing officer (CNO) and senior vice president of patient care services, and Katie Penson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, now serves as vice president of critical care services at Phoenix Children’s.
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Phoenix Children's Adds Top Surgeon to its Top-Ranked Heart Center
One of the country’s foremost pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons has joined the top-ranked pediatric heart program at Phoenix Children’s. Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, now serves as surgical director of the Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Device Program at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, ranked 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals and one of just 10 congenital cardiothoracic surgery programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest-achievable three-star rating.
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
… with their son. “Sebastian’s amazing surgeons came to my hospital to meet me and explain everything that was going … until I could be at his bedside.” Surgery was a success, and Sebastian has remained in Phoenix Children’s … she says. “But whenever I feel like giving up, I look at my little boy. He has never given up, and so neither will …
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Using visual supports at home
… for children. Should I use visual supports with my child at home? Visual supports can be helpful for all … help them learn the concept more quickly. How do I teach my child to use visual supports? Without effective teaching … for weeks or months. Make sure your child has quick access to communication cards (such as “help” and “break”). …
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One of the top centers for treating chest deformities in North America is right here
… are finished with pain medication within 14 days. “I had my bars in for three years, and it changed my life,” says Zachary. “I feel great all around. I would do … trip to Arizona from their home in the Cayman Islands to access Phoenix Children’s expertise. Hugo’s drug allergies …
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Ashley's Story
… who was very familiar with Ashley’s medical history and reoccurring sinus infections. He shined a light in her eyes, … Ashely said. "Being able to simply breathe, live my life and be myself is a gift. A gift that I am thankful for each day I …