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Phoenix Children’s Hosts Inaugural Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards
Phoenix Children’s hosted its first Heart & Hand Clinical Excellence Awards on Thursday, October 21 at the Phoenix Country Club. The Heart and Hand Clinical Excellence Awards honor Phoenix Children’s physicians and advanced practice providers who have made exceptional contributions to pediatric medicine. Keynote speaker, former NHL player and current chief hockey development officer for the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, addressed attendees during this event that focused on celebrating excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and medical education. The event host and emcee was Phoenix Children’s Physician-in-Chief Dr. Jared Muenzer, with additional speakers President & CEO Robert L. Meyer and Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel Ostlie.
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Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach Program Marks 20th Anniversary with New Crews’n Healthmobile
A new Crews’n Healthmobile will soon roll through the Valley to serve the city’s most vulnerable children. A mainstay of Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach program, the new “doctor’s office on wheels” will deliver integrated medical and behavioral health services directly to youth experiencing homeless across greater Phoenix.
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Celebrating our children with Down syndrome
… children with Down syndrome, Kinsley has been a frequent visitor to Phoenix Children’s. Just 2 years old, Kinsley … It’s a lot to deal with – especially for a child with communication challenges related to her Down syndrome diagnosis. … with a nurse practitioner, the clinic’s team includes an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a speech …
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Quality Day: More important than ever
… Day provides a platform to celebrate quality improvement successes and learn about new creative project ideas. The … we saw implemented to meet the evolving needs during an unprecedented time. Why a focus on safety? Medical errors … national news for the rapid implementation of telemedicine visits. Phoenix Children’s quickly recognized telemedicine …
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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 … problems and headaches five years ago, she had a VP shunt surgically implanted into her brain. The shunt is a … wonderful people." During the holiday season, the family visited the Critical Care Unit to deliver cookies and toys …
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even … is a fascinating, notoriously magnificent species of bird found specifically in Central and South America. Once … Psychology. Throw in the mix that an estimated 25% of ER visits, and 33% of all pediatrician/general practitioner …
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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Care Team Celebrates 10 Successful Years of Improving Patient and Families’ Quality of Life
Embarking on a second decade of serving patients and families in their most vulnerable moments, Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Palliative Care department will continue providing their world-class, family-centric care offering, expanding its reach with strategic partner, Hospice of the Valley.
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Ellie's Story
… they didn't think there was much cause for alarm. After a visit to the pediatrician and a prescription for antibiotics … of antibiotics was completed. In the early morning on Sunday, October 1st, Ellie woke up with excruciating headache … supported during the entire ordeal," Ellie's mom said. Success & Recovery In total, Ellie stayed seven nights in the …
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Phoenix Children's Building New Hospital in Glendale
In a move that will dramatically expand access to nationally ranked pediatric health care in the West Valley, Phoenix Children’s today announced plans to build a new freestanding, three-story hospital in Glendale, Ariz. Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus will offer inpatient care, an emergency department, an outpatient surgery center and a multi-specialty clinic.
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… Holiday travel with children can be a stressful ordeal under normal circumstances; during a pandemic, parents will … with air travel. Also, think about the people you will be visiting. If you’re paying a visit to high-risk individuals …