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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young patients, as we monitor their heart … at Phoenix Children’s are helping children remain more comfortable at home while we monitor and manage their heart …
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Jon F. McGreevy, MD, MSPH
Division Chief, Emergency Medicine; Division Chief, Urgent Care
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
A Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a device used to treat seizures when medicines are not effective and surgery is not possible for a cure. VNS consists of a pacemaker-like generator placed underneath the skin on the chest and is attached to thin wires threaded up to, and wrapped
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Ethan's Story
… a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'" The sadness spiraled into deep … to leave her child in a psychiatric unit — especially since visiting hours for parents were restricted. She was …
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Natalee's Story
… her spine. "The staff is extremely talented, gifted, very compassionate, and when they have to be, they’re very … Michael Etzl, MD, Neuro-Oncologist. Once a year, Natalee visits Michael Lavoie, PhD. He makes sure her cognitive and …
Programs & Services
… in the game. Many of our sports physical therapists were competitive athletes themselves, giving them unique insight … athlete meets performance milestones before returning to competition. Whether your child’s goal is to return to the … Post-operative Rehabilitation We provide education and comprehensive rehabilitation plans tailored to each surgical …
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Matters in Pediatrics
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a powerful reminder that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health. In pediatrics, this message carries special weight. Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for emotional development, and the mental
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Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Children and Teens Transition Back to School
… nervousness or worry. Back-to-school anxiety is very common and can affect students of all ages. New teachers, … more about behavioral health services can schedule a visit with their child’s pediatrician for more information. …
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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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Phoenix Children’s Is the First-Ever Health System in the U.S to Use Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ Cranial Robotic Guidance Platform for Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked pediatric leader, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is the first-ever health system in the U.S. to receive and deploy the newly FDA-cleared Medtronic Stealth Autoguide™ platform. Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, chose Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s as its first partner using this robotic technology. The highly advanced surgical tool is intended for use with the Medtronic StealthStation™ system, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital will use it in surgery for pediatric patients suffering from a range of neurological conditions.