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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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Living with pectus excavatum: Rowan’s path to confidence
Learn how expert care at Phoenix Children’s Pectus Center helped a teen overcome pectus excavatum and regain confidence.
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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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Healthy Habits for Your Family in the New Year
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to introduce new, healthy habits to your family. Establishing a strong foundation of wellness can make a positive difference for both kids and adults.
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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. …
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New treatment offers hope to child with peanut allergies
… of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental peanut exposure,” said Heidi Schmidt, … weeks for the dose to be increased in the clinic, and these visits happen 12 times,” Schmidt said. “Sometimes we have to …
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… with air travel. Also, think about the people you will be visiting. If you’re paying a visit to high-risk individuals …