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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… others may be green, blue or other colors standardized by hospitals for medical conditions. They remind 10-year-old … before her IBD diagnosis. Classroom activities were interrupted by her mad dash for the bathroom. Earlier that month, … to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician suspected …
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… standards and replace them after a crash or when suggested by the manufacturer. If a child falls off their bike – … which the brain suddenly moves back and forth causing a disruption in function. Concussions are typically caused by … set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Look for the CPSC sticker located inside the helmet or on …
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… love and expert medical care is powerfully summarized by their mother, Kina: "There’s no doubt about it. My … had swelling in their hands and feet. Following a check-up with their pediatrician, Kina received a surprising … daughters enjoyed the experience so much that they eagerly looked forward to visiting the hospital again. Despite the …
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Trevor's Story
… his spine to be magnetically adjusted in a short clinic visit, reducing the amount of surgeries. Today, Trevor is … Trevor's Story - Kids Run the Bases Previous Next Saved by "Magec" Whether it's a sports-related injury or a … Phoenix Children's is here to help. Our unique team is made up of a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties, …
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He’s a survivor
… rides of my life,” recalled Sammy. “My brain couldn’t catch up with what my mom had told me. She had to tell me several … goal: Every Monday, he wore a different jersey to clinic. By the end of his treatments, everyone at the clinic was … student body president for the upcoming school year. Looking ahead These days, Sammy is busy training for the San …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
In a move to further enhance the award-winning health system’s ability to provide specialized care for children at high risk of infection, Phoenix Children’s created a new Division of Infectious Diseases and named Wassim Ballan, MD, chief of the division.
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Help! My child is a picky eater!
… a lot of importance on being able to care for our children by providing them with nutritious food. When a child refuses … continually prevent them from trying new foods they may end up liking eventually (not to mention adding extra work for … chicken. Try food bridges. If your toddler likes one food, look for other foods that are similar in color, shape and …
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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… on one side (asymmetrical). You may also hear the terms “cup,” “saucer-shaped,” “horns of steer” used to describe this … for correcting pectus excavatum. Invented and introduced by Dr. Donald Nuss in 1998 after a decade of doing his own … a BIG deal after the Nuss procedure and we are constantly looking for ways to improve pain control after the operation …
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Chad Johnson to Oversee Medical Group Administrative Operations
Phoenix Children’s promotes Chad Johnson, Senior Vice President of Phoenix Children’s Care Network, to assume an expanded role with the health system, providing oversight for Phoenix Children’s Medical Group administrative operations.
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Tyler's Story
… stemmed from growth spurts, or if it was more serious. But by about age 10, Tyler started showing more concerning … still be going through this,” Sabrina says. “Tyler is being looked at for scholarships now. For Dr. McClendon to step in … says. “There’s a humanistic quality [here]. “When you wake up in the morning, there are some things you can’t really …