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Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that three of the hospital’s leaders were selected as Health Care Heroes Awards finalists during Phoenix Business Journal’s award breakfast on August 22. Carmen Neuberger, Phoenix Children’s general counsel and executive vice president, was selected as a finalist and the winner for the Non-physician category. Angus Wilfong, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, was selected as a finalist for the Innovator category, and Daniel Velez, MD, Division Chief of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s, was selected as a finalist in the Physician category.

For the twelfth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system also earned recognition as the top children’s hospital in Arizona for the second consecutive year. Only 35 states and Washington, D.C. were home to hospitals with a top state distinction, per U.S. News.

One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.

A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix

Starting Saturday, December 17 at 5:00 a.m., Respiratory Virus Season visitor restrictions will be in effect at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This means visitors must be at least 12 years old to visit with patients who are hospitalized.