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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… disability of childhood. Caused by brain injury that occurs before, during or after birth, or in some cases by … turned upside down with the CP diagnosis, but they also describe the amazing new worlds they have discovered since. … on the floor to be more comfortable. Every three months we visit Phoenix Children’s, and sometimes they ‘give her some …
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young patients, as we monitor their heart … Our specialized mechanical circulatory support team includes cardiologists with heart failure expertise, … and pharmacists. While the child life team and the speech, occupational and physical therapists are not dedicated …
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3 tips to help keep your family healthy this fall
… this fall Blog COVID-19 Flu Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Vaccination School is back in session and kids are spending … that require different vaccines. The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the flu strains researchers … can safely get both vaccines during a single health care visit with their appropriate provider. Families whose …
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Natalee's Story
… contests. She loves the freedom her imagination provides. When Natalee isn’t crafting a story, she’s a typical … 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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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… systems, I became a leader for my classmates, I helped design various projects and I became a representative for … career in healthcare. I can vividly remember 7-year-old me visiting my pediatrician, Dr. Character, with so much …
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Every month is Diabetes Awareness Month
… cures for diabetes? While researchers have made giant strides in recent years, there are no treatments or products … 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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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… spring of 2023, 11-year-old Brennan was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. … grew raspier and he wasn’t making sense when he talked. Despite taking the medicine, Brennan also seemed confused … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …
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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… to enjoy the time we had with him. We were terrified.” In desperation, Austin wrote a letter to Mayo Clinic, and they … disorders in children that are related to toxic metal accumulations. Although LJ’s diagnosis was somewhat … care and his special needs to taking big trips together, visiting both the Grand Canyon and then Disney World. Amanda …
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When is the right time to take my child to the doctor?
… if you are unsure or worried. However, there are some occasions when a pediatrician should always be consulted at … see everyone, it may not be the best place for all sick visits. In general, ERs should be reserved for serious …
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How to make shots less stressful for kids
… Life Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Primary Care Stress Vaccination The idea of a getting a shot can induce anxiety in … approach for helping them cope with anxiety around clinical visits – especially when they must receive a shot. …