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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… enough to pump blood to their vital organs. A chronic condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young patients, as we monitor their heart … and pharmacists. While the child life team and the speech, occupational and physical therapists are not dedicated …
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Natalee's Story
… music from the 40s and has already won a handful of writing contests. She loves the freedom her imagination provides. … neurologists, endocrinologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chemotherapy, radiation, audiology, … Michael Etzl, MD, Neuro-Oncologist. Once a year, Natalee visits Michael Lavoie, PhD. He makes sure her cognitive and …
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… those will have intractable epilepsy, which means seizures continue despite medication treatment. Ketogenic Metabolic … we have developed and provide resources needed for successful implementation and management of KMT. KMT may not … for a referral. For additional resources on KMT, visit: Charlie Foundation Epilepsy Foundation – Ketogenic …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day 2022
… injuries, making it the leading cause of death and a major contributor to hospital admissions among this age group. … furniture tip overs, firearm, dog bites, drownings, ATV accidents, drownings, ingestion and poisoning. Our Injury … important information with families during their well child visits (particularly for our most at risk population of …
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Home Safety Month: Furniture Tip-Over
… help keep a home organized, however these items can also be considered dangerous to young children. For small children, … furniture to tip over when a child puts weight on it. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , an average of 22,500 people visited the Emergency Department from 2018-2020 for tip-over …
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Angus Wilfong, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s Hospital as Chief of Pediatric Neurology
Angus A. Wilfong, MD, has joined Phoenix Children's Hospital as Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s. In this role, Dr. Wilfong will oversee all functions of the neurology practice including surgery, technology, innovation, and research and development.
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… might be frightening to families unfamiliar with the condition, the good news is that most patients can learn to … diabetes? It is often said that what a patient does BETWEEN visits is much more important than what can be done in a …
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Does my child need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Irregular toileting habits can greatly impact a child’s quality of life. Finding a pediatric pelvic floor program is key to your child’s success. Pelvic floor therapy uses effective strategies to help kids with urinary and bowel issues, leading to higher confidence and normal, independent toileting.
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Phoenix Children’s Opens Arizona’s First-Ever Sports Physical Therapy Clinics Specifically for Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Phoenix Children’s Sports Medicine program is opening sports physical therapy facilities specifically aimed at patients’ ages four to 30. The program will open two clinics in the Valley this fall, in Gilbert and North Phoenix, which will be the first Arizona sports physical therapy clinics designed for pediatric and young adult populations. The facilities will offer everything from return-to-sports readiness care, to cupping and dry needling.
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
In a move to further enhance the award-winning health system’s ability to provide specialized care for children at high risk of infection, Phoenix Children’s created a new Division of Infectious Diseases and named Wassim Ballan, MD, chief of the division.