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Phoenix Children’s Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024
The program honors people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. This marks the fourth consecutive year Phoenix Children’s has secured a spot on this prestigious list.
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11 (Virtual) back-to-school tips
… internet connection. It’s not what anyone wanted or hoped for (least of all our kids), but this is our new normal – … to pick up school breakfasts and lunches. Set the tone. Parents, it’s time to put your game face on. This is much … Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services Family Guide to At-Home Learning Family Guide to At-Home Learning …
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Three Phoenix Children’s leaders named Health Care Heroes finalists by the Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that three of the hospital’s leaders were selected as Health Care Heroes Awards finalists during Phoenix Business Journal’s award breakfast on August 22. Carmen Neuberger, Phoenix Children’s general counsel and executive vice president, was selected as a finalist and the winner for the Non-physician category. Angus Wilfong, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, was selected as a finalist for the Innovator category, and Daniel Velez, MD, Division Chief of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s, was selected as a finalist in the Physician category.
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition
… that accompany a diagnosis create a significant obstacle. Unfortunately, these negative connotations have wide-ranging effects. Often, parents of children with epilepsy don’t receive the … hospital in the nation to use the Medtronic Stealth AutoGuide robotic guidance system for neurosurgeries including …
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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.
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Greyson crawls, stands, takes early steps
… Foot How prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot makes a difference for a lifetime When parents first meet orthopedic surgeon and clubfoot … typical childhood activities and even play sports. The most common type of clubfoot is “isolated,” meaning the child has …
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… people in the United States, and while there is no cure for the disorder, scientists are making significant strides … have a family history of cystic fibrosis. As a result, parents are often surprised when their newborn is diagnosed. … allowing your child to see both providers during one visit. 6. Treatments for CF have improved dramatically in …
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… Awareness Month Blog COVID-19 Hematology Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When baby Jacquie was born, her parents were advised to take their daughter to the … show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia …
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Katherine’s Story
… Meet Katherine. She was diagnosed with epilepsy just before 5th grade and was averaging about one seizure per week. By the time she entered high school, her parents were afraid she wouldn’t be able to attend college, … – key life milestones – until they heard about a new MRI-guided laser ablation procedure being offered at Barrow …
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… 4, is fearless and a bit of a daredevil, according to his parents, Erik and Emily. The preschooler loves roughhousing … appointments, regular blood draws and multiple surgeries for bilateral cleft lip and palate. Theo also has a rare … and palate Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, and feeding is the biggest concern …
