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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… seen and heard. “I’ll often tell his doctors, ‘These are my thoughts. I would like to try X or Y,’ and they will always listen to me and hear my ideas,” she says. “We come up with plans together.” …
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Sammie's Story
… attentive kindness. “They were determined to help save my life and to make things less difficult,” recalls Sammie. … time measuring how well the new bone marrow cells were acclimating to her body. Finally, she was well enough to go … therapy school. Her physical therapist at the Hospital, Amy Devening, played a big role in this decision. During …
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Living with pectus excavatum: Rowan’s path to confidence
Learn how expert care at Phoenix Children’s Pectus Center helped a teen overcome pectus excavatum and regain confidence.
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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… due to a buildup of bile salt or acids in the liver that accumulates in plasma and other body tissues.” There is no … for him and our family,” said Drew’s parents, Amber and Jeremy. “When Drew would itch, he would encounter a deep …
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Noriah’s Story: Part Girly-Girl, Part Tough Girl, All Heart
After lifesaving heart surgery at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care, Noriah is growing up and dreaming big – just like any other kid.
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Mia's Story
… in just a few days, each of them having a limited success rate. “A doctor questions whether or not to put a … foot she began to cry. This time it was tears of joy. “It’s my foot. It’s really my foot!” … Mia's Story …
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A heart for Harrison
Known for his joyful dances and giggles, Harrison got a new heart before he learned to walk
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… says. “Even though I’m a nurse, I was scared to take my son home until we knew next steps.” Dr. Angus Wilfong , … and so many resources as a parent. The physicians cared for my son, but they were compassionate toward me as well.” …
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How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive
… trouble eating or drinking typically. She also started occupational therapy, physical therapy and was enrolled in … most joy to her mom is hiking. “It often brings tears to my eyes seeing her do physical things like that, given what … her dad John. “This makes us all the more thankful for the army of doctors and nurses at Phoenix Children’s.” While the …
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Her [heart] beat lives on
… left heart syndrome (HLHS). The rare heart defect, which occurs in about 1 in 3,800 births, affects formation of the … pain of intensive care. I have never had so much lifted off my shoulders after hearing that. I feel so sad that my sweet girl had such a hard fight, but I’m so thankful …