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… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy  is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … Seizure symptoms vary widely; some people stare blankly for a few moments, while others may fall with twitching of … for individual patients. A type of neuromodulation, the latest models of VNS offer the ability to detect and abort …

… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … MD , a pediatric cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care , who answers four frequently asked questions … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …

… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … Children’s with most patients now receiving therapy before exhibiting symptoms. Daily oral therapy with Risdiplam … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …

… care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …

… helplessness, depression and thoughts of suicide.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  data found that … To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding … the Bridge Clinic, we have seen a marked decrease in return visits to the ED, indicating these patients have received …

… and happy toddler, Gwen was born with multiple heart malformations and other congenital defects. But she has not let … 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 …

… Phoenix Children’s plays an integral role in educating our community about keeping children safe from preventable injuries. In 2021, our Center for Trauma Care treated 2,700 children who suffered injuries … important information with families during their well child visits (particularly for our most at risk population of …

… disease Blog Holidays Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Heart Disease Phoenix Children’s Social Media … too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … to spend less time on the couch and more time on the move. Visiting a local park, planting fruits and vegetables in the …

… you to two leaders helping lead Phoenix Children’s effort to ensuring we provide a consistently exceptional … be a doctor one day. Growing up, the car giving calling become more sophisticated as I loved fixing broken systems, I … career in healthcare. I can vividly remember 7-year-old me visiting my pediatrician, Dr. Character, with so much …