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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… to share her pain struggles and depression, so they knew best how to help her. Parents and families can help their … doctors and has enabled her to be a stronger advocate for both her mental and physical well-being. Community …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, and Mason is 15. Both kids have cystic fibrosis. Sarah was diagnosed when she … who have been treating Sarah and Mason all along.” A Remarkable Medication Becomes Difficult to Access Sarah’s and … her when refills are due and will help Melissa make the best decisions each new year, when formularies for those …
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… her family, Phoenix Children’s provides care and services both to treat pediatric thalassemia and to address any … the support of advocacy groups, Eashani has developed a remarkable sense of emotional maturity and inner strength. … about Phoenix Children’s dedication to providing the best possible care,” said Swati. “It reaffirms our family's …
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A long road to healing
… or cause food to get stuck when a person swallows. Both of which are a type of eosinophilic gastrointestinal … “My husband, daughter and I would meet in the hospital parking lot to eat dinner in the car together. Our dogs even … Abbie. “The kids in the community deserve to have the best doctors available. We are committed to doing whatever …
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Helping Your Child Feel Better During Cold and Flu Season
During cold and flu season, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their child feel better when they get sick. The following tips can help inform parents on how to best help their child recover.
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… might find it hard to believe the child’s life has been marked by frequent doctors’ appointments, regular blood draws … shared Erik, of Scottsdale, Arizona. “It doesn’t seem to bother him – it’s just part of his routine. He's a normal … from experience that the care patients receive there is the best,” Emily said. Early diagnosis sets the stage for …
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Tapping Into Resilience
… She also knows she can count on family, friends and the remarkable team at Phoenix Children’s who help her care for her … a small tube connected to a ventilator and inserted into both nostrils to support his breathing. Charmaine and … is more logical. He pointed out that Noa would be in the best hospital in the world and under the care of the best …
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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… into 2 categories: deformations and malformations. Both categories resulted change in the size or shape of the … old for ear molding? Results with ear molding are generally best if applied during the first 1-2 weeks of life; however, … the cartilage is less malleable. Children over the 3-month mark are not likely to have great results with ear molding. …
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Phoenix Children's ECMO Program Achieves Platinum Center of Excellence Status from ELSO
Phoenix Children's ECMO program is the first and only center in Arizona to achieve Platinum Center of Excellence Status from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
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Phoenix Children’s Named Among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
Springbuk-sponsored program includes Phoenix Children’s on esteemed list of the top 100 people-centric companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and wellbeing.