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Eli’s Journey to Scoliosis Surgery
Meet Eli, a 16-year-old runner, who received posterior spinal fusion surgery at Phoenix Children’s to treat progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… of navigating the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families … and make sure we know all the different doctors to follow up with. And because this disease is progressive, they are … with care teams and leadership to develop a user-friendly email reminder system for families to schedule future …
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Making the leap: Transitioning from Pediatric GI Care to Adult GI Care
… Milestones are an exciting and challenging part of growing up. We all experience those “firsts” in adolescence – first … to transfer to an adult provider when I turned 21. I wish someone would have prepared me for the culture shock you … and know what to do if you lose coverage. Although care may look different on the adult side, having a bright and …
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Does stress affect pool safety?
… a question: How do you feel? Are you tired because your baby still gets up in the night to be fed? Are you distracted because a … you love, crank the AC down and take care of you. When I look at fatal and nonfatal drowning cases, I see stressed …
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Q&A with Patient Experience Leaders
… plants. My dream was to be a doctor one day. Growing up, the car giving calling become more sophisticated as I … just want to know that when they have something to say someone is listening. When we take time to respond to their … role as medical director of patient family experience, I look forward to being an ear, a voice and a leader while …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… have come to realize that we all have differences in how we look and the ways we live. Being a caring, compassionate, … Resources such as Camp Oasis, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Support Group, and social media pages such as Girls with Guts … for bodies to change. If you have scars or an ostomy and someone isn’t OK with that, it is their problem to own. If …
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A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health
… the stigma around reaching out for mental healthcare. By listening, maybe doors will open, and a life can be … everyday anxiety or unpredictable routines, kids need more support now – among a more significant shortage of children’s … Frequent headaches or stomachaches Harming oneself or someone else, or talking about it Persistent sadness and/or …
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7 ways you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness
… 7 ways you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness Blog Mental … Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Looking out for the mental well-being of our loved ones is … policy and take steps to make your home safer When someone you love is in emotional crisis, it’s important to …
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health - Just Like Their Physical Health
At Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics, your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities. This includes not only their physical health, but also their emotional and mental health.
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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… has genetic mutations that are known to cause CF. Diagnosis by newborn screening allows us to start preventative … them to maintain their health. We start: Pancreatic enzyme supplementation to help them absorb the nutrients they need … therapy has been so successful. 8. Children with CF look just like everyone else CF has been referred to as an …