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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
… typically occur. Over the years, my wife and I have also visited many emergency departments due to head injuries and … prevent a concussion: Make sure your child always wears an appropriate helmet for the activity. Wearing a helmet will … worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash …
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AHCCCS CRS Patients May Soon Choose to Receive In-Network Care at Phoenix Children’s
Beginning on October 1, 2018, most AHCCCS Children’s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) members will be enrolled in one of the seven AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plans. ACC plan members may choose to receive care from any community provider contracted as an in-network provider with their ACC plan. Phoenix Children’s is contracted as an in-network provider with five of the seven ACC plans, including Care 1st, Steward Health Choice Arizona, Banner University Family Care, Mercy Care and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Phoenix Children’s continues to work with the other ACC plans to have its care and facilities in-network with these plans.
Programs & Services
At the Phoenix Children’s Colorectal Clinic, our specialists use the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques to help children with a wide range of colorectal and pelvic conditions. Everything we do is carefully planned around your child’s unique needs to restore healthy
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Happy National Nurses' Month: A message from Connie McGinness, Interim Chief Nursing Officer
… Happy National Nurses' Month: A message from Connie … McGinness shares her gratitude for our nurses, especially coming off a challenging 2020: Countless things changed over … emotional support to patients who couldn’t have as many visitors during their hospital stay. This is in addition to …
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January Birth Defects Awareness Month
… your family as you prepare for the birth of your baby. We recommend following your obstetrician’s guidelines on what you … our hospital. When it’s time to go home, we schedule your visits in our comprehensive “one-stop” clinics to minimize … the amount of back and forth and juggling of multiple appointments. In these clinics, our providers come together …
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Goodbye Spring Allergies, Hello Summer Allergies (Sniff!)
… outside and enjoyable temperatures. Along with these also comes pollen allergies that may interfere with your child’s ability to enjoy the outdoors. As summer approaches and temperatures warm up, many families look to … become worse, leading to more frequent doctor or hospital visits? Phoenix Children’s Allergy & Immunology Clinic is …
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Top Adult Congenital Cardiologist Wayne J. Franklin, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s
The Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, a top 10 program for pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart surgery as ranked by US News & World Report, is proud to announce Wayne J. Franklin, MD, as Co-Director of the Heart Center, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program and Chair of Adult Medicine at Phoenix Children’s.
Non-Invasive Cardiodiagnostics (Echocardiography and Stress Lab)
The Non-Invasive Cardiodiagnostics department at Phoenix Children’s, also known as the Echo Lab, is designed to provide testing for patients who have a diagnosis or a suspicion of having congenital heart disease or heart failure. Once a cardiologist makes a diagnosis of a
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The skinny on keto for epilepsy
… at least a 50% reduction in seizures and about 1 in 7 become seizure-free. Additionally, many patients report … and dietitian for safe and effective management. Without appropriate monitoring, there is increased risk for side … for a referral. For additional resources on KMT, visit: Charlie Foundation Epilepsy Foundation – Ketogenic …
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is done on a stationary bike or treadmill, depending on the child’s age, size and ability. The testing measures: How well your child’s heart, lungs and muscles work together during exercise Your child’s fitness level How much exercise your child