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Phoenix Children’s Updates Visitor Protocol for Cold and Flu Season
Each year, Phoenix Children’s updates its visitor and masking protocols during cold and flu season based on guidance from its infectious diseases team and public health officials. Effective Dec. 26, 2025, the health system is making changes to its visitor and masking protocols to protect the health of patients, families and staff.
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… our baby was 23 weeks new in my womb. After many doctor’s visits and ultrasounds, we had a diagnosis: Jaxton was born full term with a complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete … before. Of course, this was terrifying news. Everyone on Facebook told me to head to Boston, and I looked into second …
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Internationally Renowned Physician-Researcher Joins Phoenix Children’s, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
In the culmination of a year-long, nationwide search, Phoenix Children’s and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix today announced the hire of Stewart Goldman, M.D., as chair of the Department of Child Health and senior vice president of research.
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior
… – he was 17 months old when the they learned a heart had become available for him. He received his transplant on Sept. … photos of themselves with Maddox’s picture to post on their Facebook page, Maddox’s Miracle. The little boy who loved …
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11 (Virtual) back-to-school tips
… of online school (and online everything), the stability and comfort of a routine are more important than ever. … virtual meet-ups, planning a game night (try Pogo , Facebook Games or Pokemon Go ), or delivering a treat to a …
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Emy: Spina bifida can’t slow her down
… for pediatric specialists who could manage her medical complexities and help Emy thrive. When they found the team … Join support groups. There are many online, especially on Facebook. Post questions, and ask for help when you need …
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … kids and adults with sickle cell. In fact, she started a Facebook group and YouTube channel herself called Life of a …
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Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy care: Conner’s 26-year journey to becoming seizure free
… therapy for epilepsy care: Conner’s 26-year journey to becoming seizure free Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at … mother, Kathy, who has guided him through three decades of complex neurological and developmental issues, advocating … The genetic test results opened my eyes. I’ve joined a Facebook group of parents, and it’s been very interesting. …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
… holding his breath and turning blue. Sometimes, he would become unresponsive. Then one day, daycare called and said … his seizures and how to get them under control. “With complex epilepsy, it can be difficult to diagnosis,” … children diagnosed with GRIN1. Samantha found solace in a Facebook group for other parents of children living with …
