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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… bad start One of Samantha’s more embarrassing experiences happened on her first day back to school, before her IBD … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician … dose or try a different medication,” said Nichole. Samantha visits Phoenix Children’s infusion center every six weeks …
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Healing faster with Animal-Assisted Therapy
… Therapy (AAT) Program as a way for patients to visit with therapy animals during their stay with us. Over … with others Participate in their treatment Forget their discomfort or pain Get up, move, walk, leave their room and … the animals love having a job to do, and the kids are happy to work with them.” Recently, the Animal-Assisted …
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
… Bethanie, as a bundle of energy, spunk and boundless happiness. With a heart as big as her smile, Bethanie’s sweet … was wrong when she could not stand on her own. They recommended she go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas … Bethanie's family’s life centered on countless hospital visits and chemo treatments. While Bethanie responded well …
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Angus Wilfong, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s Hospital as Chief of Pediatric Neurology
Angus A. Wilfong, MD, has joined Phoenix Children's Hospital as Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s. In this role, Dr. Wilfong will oversee all functions of the neurology practice including surgery, technology, innovation, and research and development.
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He’s a survivor
… two siblings when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been experiencing wasn’t due to the way the … with a positive attitude. “They helped give me a mindset of approaching this diagnosis as an opportunity to get better,” … with Phoenix Children’s Survivor Program . At this clinic visit, a multidisciplinary team evaluates Sammy to monitor …
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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… the boys and their families — Phoenix Children’s would become the first hospital in Arizona to prescribe pediatric patients with Livmarli, an FDA-approved oral medication to treat the itchiness caused by … It took several doctors, procedures, medications, hospital visits and many sleepless nights to narrow down Caden’s …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the … care rounds and family spaces throughout the hospital. Age appropriate TV, movies and games are available for the … Video games, air hockey, scheduled activities and celebrity visits are just a few of the ways The Zone meets the needs …
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… stands as a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. The trouble began on Christmas Eve of 2020. Mack … to Remission: Celebrating Triumphs At each follow-up appointment, the news became more promising. Scans showed … him,” said Mack. After ringing the bell, Mack continued to visit Dr. Henry every three months to monitor for relapse. …
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.
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Phoenix Children’s Names Carmen Neuberger Executive Vice President; Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
As Phoenix Children’s Hospital continues to grow in size and complexity, Phoenix Children’s is pleased to promote Carmen Neuberger to Executive Vice President and appoint Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group (PCMG).