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Healthy Sleep Habits in Children What is normal sleep? The total amount of sleep your child needs varies depending on their age. Age Recommended hours of sleep per day Newborn to 3 months 14 to 17 hours 4 to 12 months 12 to 16 hours (often sleeps through the night) 1 to 2 years
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Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is thickening of the walls of the arteries. It is also known as hardening of the arteries. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Welcome to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program at Phoenix Children’s. As Arizona’s only free-standing pediatric hospital and one of the 10 largest hospitals of its kind in the United States, Phoenix Children’s has long been a resource for aspiring physicians in
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Spina Bifida in Children What is spina bifida in children? Spina bifida is a condition present at birth (birth defect) when there are problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves. It can cause part of the spinal cord and areas around it to form outside of the
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury What is an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury. The injury may cause a bruise (contusion)
Language Assistance
ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, you have free language assistance services at your disposal. Call 602-933-1000. Phoenix Children's Hospital complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, country of
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Brittany's Story
… while riding her bike without a helmet. She survived the accident, but still won't bother with safety measures. "The … a helmet is just not cool." This is especially frustrating for 12-year-old Brittany. She and her twin brother, Brandon, … your head and what's inside it," Joy said. Head injuries account for more than 60% of bicycle-related deaths and more …
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Phoenix Children’s is the only hospital in Arizona to offer a dedicated Celiac Disease Clinic for children and teens. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that requires a strict gluten-free diet to avoid symptoms and other complications. The experts in the Celiac Disease
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Watching Your Weight Why do you need to watch your weight? According to the CDC, more than 7 in 10 U.S. adults older than age 20 are either overweight or obese. Why is excess weight a concern? It may cause new health problems or worsen ones you already have. Staying at a healthy
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Phoenix Children’s and 12 News share miracle stories from 2020
… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders NICU Orthopedics Phoenix … the shoulder, arm and hand). Initial hopes that physical/occupational therapy would resolve the issue were dashed by … to expect afterward. The operation was successful on every account: Charlotte is now a year old and has gained full use …
