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Exceeding Expectations with Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Care
… children with spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t close completely, leaving an open lesion in the spine where spinal … to Phoenix, and Meia was born at 38 weeks, a full-term baby,” said Stacy. “She’s been kicking butt and taking names … talus, a condition in which the front of the foot points upward and, in Meia’s case, actually rested against her …
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Maya's Story
… Phoenix Children's is here to help. Our unique team is made up of a wide range of specialties and sub-specialties, combining their collective experience into a powerful force …
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Why choose a pediatric Urgent Care over a general Urgent Care?
… efficient, quick treatment. Many centers are popping up throughout the country with more than 500 urgent care … hours and during weekends. Many are associated with nearby children’s hospitals (like those at Phoenix Children’s … than adults. Many general urgent care providers may not be comfortable treating pediatric cases, and the result may be …
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Summer safety toolkit: Helpful tips to keeping your kids safe in the sun
… of sun-safe topics that can benefit you and your kids. By following these helpful tips from our medical experts, … the summer sun. During the summer months, we often sign up our kids for various sports-related activities, so they … Hear from Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius, division chief of Complex Care and Adolescent Medicine and Brittany Miller, a …
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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 privilege is ours: Transplant programs at Phoenix Children’s
… of only 17 centers in the country to receive a +1 rating by the CIBMTR for our survival outcomes. This is the 3rd consecutive year that our program has … heart transplants in Arizona and have an active mechanical support device program that ensures all options are available …
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Donate Life Month: A perfusionist’s perspective
… to the patient’s aorta, thus the term cardiopulmonary bypass. It is the perfusionist’s responsibility to provide hemodynamic support and ensure optimal oxygenation, CO 2 removal, blood … takes a village” couldn’t be more appropriate than when it comes to organ transplants. A heart transplant team consists …
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Keeping keto: Thanksgiving edition
… Institute at Phoenix Children’s Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. I start decorating for fall when … thinking your portion is sufficient because it is filling up the plate. Fat is more than twice as calorically dense … single servings. If you prefer the whole shebang when it comes to pie, check out this recipe from the Charlie …
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.
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What is sickle cell? Celebrating Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
… Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When baby Jacquie was born, her parents were advised to take their … but they might not show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia …
