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… spring of 2023, 11-year-old Brennan was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. … His parents, Tophas and Jane, hoped he’d feel better after lunch. Brennan was only able to eat a little, though. He said … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …

… Aicardi Syndrome Epilepsy Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at … child,” Brittany says. Aicardi syndrome is very rare – it occurs in around 1 in 100,000 babies born per year in the … the trips they used to dream about. They’re on a quest to visit as many national parks as they can. They have already …

… Journey Blog Gastroenterology and GI Surgery IBD Junior Board at Phoenix Children's Inflammatory Bowel Disease … and hazelnuts). The white bands have scannable codes that access medical records and patient details. Still others may … dose or try a different medication,” said Nichole. Samantha visits Phoenix Children’s infusion center every six weeks …

… patient before she was born. During a routine ultrasound 20 weeks into her pregnancy, Laurelin learned that her … babies born in the United States have spina bifida, according to the National Organization for Rare Diseases . … – unless her care team sees a need for more frequent visits. Reassurance for Parents Norah and her mom, Laurelin …

… a congenital heart defect in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Phoenix Children’s, she was unable to … over Medical Challenges Now 4 years old, Michael has undergone five additional surgeries at Phoenix Children’s … cardiologist closer to home, the family still makes regular visits to Phoenix Children’s, where Michael’s neurosurgeon …

… chronic blood disorder that alters the shape and functionality of red blood cells. This leads to episodes of … the experience so much that they eagerly looked forward to visiting the hospital again. Despite the multidisciplinary … the enrichment their lives have embraced.” Since the successful transplants, their once-persistent pain crises and …

…   Molly’s warm and resilient spirit inspires those around her. Whether she’s playing with Legos or swimming with … even for a broken bone. At the time, Molly, a 12-year-old soccer player who’s been active all her life, went to her … with slime. There were also times when Molly wasn’t up for visitors – unless it was a furry friend. One of the bright …

… vividly describe their 6-year-old daughter, Bethanie, as a bundle of energy, spunk and boundless happiness. With a heart … Bethanie's family’s life centered on countless hospital visits and chemo treatments. While Bethanie responded well … perfectly. By combining them, we got everything done and accepted help from others when we needed it.”   To learn more …

… his life changed on Jan. 22, 2023, following a horrible accident while riding a motorized dirt bike. The crash left … Children’s, a social worker let them know that Easton was unconscious in the trauma room. “It was definitely a shock … help him cope with the accident. He also found comfort in visits with the hospital’s therapy dogs, especially …