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Safe Sleep Month - Are pacifiers safe for babies?
… Safe Sleep Month - Are pacifiers safe for babies? Blog Baby Pacifier Safe Sleep Center for Family … my husband and I would wake up in middle of night trying to comfort our baby. We would make sure he wasn’t hungry, … This helped us calm our baby, but also allowed us as parents to take deep breaths. We have been asked time and …
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Heart Surgery at Phoenix Children’s Earns Three Stars for the Sixth Time
For the sixth time in a row, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The newest rating is based on congenital cardiothoracic surgery outcomes data for the period from July 2014 to June 2018. The Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Phoenix Children's is one of just 10 programs in North America to earn this rating out of 118 participating programs.
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care Blog Deep brain stimulation … at Phoenix Children’s , shared a relatable analogy for this complex medical condition, “If you’ve ever experienced a … and make any necessary adjustments during routine follow-up visits. As an added benefit, DBS may eliminate the need for …
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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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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… The skinny on keto for epilepsy Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix … at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report … for a referral. For additional resources on KMT, visit: Charlie Foundation Epilepsy Foundation – Ketogenic …
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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 … melanoma, are some of them. It is important for parents and caregivers to note that pediatric melanomas are …
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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.
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A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida
… A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida Blog Fetal Care Spina Bifida … they navigate their daily lives caring for a child with a complex medical condition. What Is Spina Bifida? Spina … informed decisions that bring the best results. The first visit for a child with spina bifida is typically in the …
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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s Blog Cystic … CF, from newly diagnosed newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. … efforts, quality improvement practices, improved care guidelines and new medications and therapies. Since 2017, …
