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Phoenix Children’s Earns Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award”
Highlighting efforts in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children’s Hospital received a Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award” from VigiLanz, a provider of SaaS clinical surveillance solutions. The award recognizes a new quality improvement solution Phoenix Children’s implemented with VigiLanz technology. Phoenix Children’s Infection Control team is now able to monitor patients’ blood draw contamination information in real-time.
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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… Awareness Month . This awareness every year provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of the profound changes which have occurred at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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Sammie's Story
… Beating All Odds Crisis, Confusion and Cancer At the young age of 12, Sammie was diagnosed with acute leukemia. On … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to … time measuring how well the new bone marrow cells were acclimating to her body. Finally, she was well enough to go …
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… My liver transplant – Adam’s story Blog Autoimmune Disease Liver Transplant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis … school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn … stoicism to cope with my health problems. My mortality preoccupied my mind over the course of several months while …
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… Care Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Most children are very accustomed to having their cutest moments captured in photos … patient and respectful, and answers in ways they can understand.” Dr. Pepka’s exceptional level of care is … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… delays, congenital heart disease, kidney problems, immune deficiencies, breathing issues, gastrointestinal … of 22q are not inherited. Instead, the deletion typically occurs randomly during early fetal development. Most … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… General Pediatrics Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Safety Travel Travel can be a positive way for … Their family has learned how to prepare for a successful, safe trip while accommodating Brooke’s complex … company ahead of time to confirm the facilities you would visit in case of an emergency while traveling. Let your …
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Cardio Kid Embraces Life
… Mom A molecular biologist and bioethicist with a background in neuroscience and genetics, Amanda had spent time … alone: COVID-19 protocol prevented her husband, Jon, from accompanying her to the appointment. “I knew that ultrasound … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …
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Researcher Spotlights – April 2022
… Clinical Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and … most watersports, specifically water polo and surfing, and visits his parents in Hawaii as often as he can. Dr. Ede’s … called “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” – “Once you decide on your occupation.. you must immerse yourself in your work. You have …