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Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults
… Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults Blog Dermatology Pediatric Melanoma Skin Cancer … patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in adults, melanoma is the second most common … At Phoenix Children’s Hospital, this team utilizes the latest medical information, clinical trial data and …
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A heart for Harrison
… A heart for Harrison Blog Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) … Transplant Heart Transplant When 2-year-old Harrison comes to Phoenix Children’s for his appointments, he doesn’t … staff, as well as other patients. “It’s like he sees these visits to Phoenix Children’s as social engagements,” said …
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Phoenix Children's to Host EMS Training to Prepare First Responders for Pediatric 911 Calls
Phoenix Children’s has partnered with the Phoenix Fire Department to host the fourth EMS | MVP Pediatric Symposium, a training to ensure first responders in Arizona have the up-to-date education they need to respond to pediatric emergencies, which often require a very different response than adult emergency calls.
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Phoenix Children’s Earns Pair of Highest Achievable Three-Year Accreditations for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Phoenix Children's, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has received a pair of three-year accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in the specialties of Inpatient Rehabilitation Pediatric Specialty Program and Brain Injury Specialty Program. Phoenix Children’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is the only pediatric and adolescent program in the state. CARF International is an independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human services aimed at raising care standards for service providers.
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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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Here for families: Offering support for pregnancy and infant loss
… Here for families: Offering support for pregnancy and infant loss … medical knowledge and technology could not help her to overcome the fragility of her very premature body. Although her … after their babies have been born who have been given the news of a pregnancy complication or that their baby has a …
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic Blog Holidays Travel … with air travel. Also, think about the people you will be visiting. If you’re paying a visit to high-risk individuals … not surprising that the CDC recently released an official recommendation for people to stay home and avoid travel this …
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Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
… Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic Blog Halloween … plenty of room for spooks, treats and family fun. We’ve compiled guidance from the CDC and added a few of our own … Treats Available Outside If you expect trick-or-treaters to visit your home, take these precautions to make it a safer …
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How to make shots less stressful for kids
… How to make shots less stressful for kids Blog Child Life Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics … those fears and make the next vaccination appointment more comfortable for your little one. Here are tips on how to … approach for helping them cope with anxiety around clinical visits – especially when they must receive a shot. …
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Phoenix Children's Earns National Award for Quality
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children's Hospital was named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the fourth time. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.