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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn … never stopped. My challenges have helped to develop true happiness and a purpose. My high school experience was quite … my body for about 10 minutes. I thought I was dying. After coming to in the dark, I considered my mortality and what …
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Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents and Teens What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image that leads to restricted eating and other behavior that prevents a person from gaining weight
Wellness Resource Guide
Taking time for yourself can be difficult when you’re taking care of your child. The Wellness Resources Guide offers simple ways to protect your mind, body and spirit.
The Zone: A Space for Kids
The Child Life Zone, or “the happiest place,” is a unique therapeutic space where kids can be kids. It’s designed for children to play, create, learn and connect with others. This procedure-free area gives patients and families the opportunity to enjoy time together in a fun and
Patient Family Advisors
At Phoenix Children’s, we rely on Patient Family Advisors to provide feedback that shapes how we care for patients and families. This page outlines several ways to serve as a Patient Family Advisor. APPLY TO BE AN ADVISOR
Social Work Services
A hospitalization can happen at any time, often adding to existing family stressors. Social Work Services at Phoenix Children’s helps patients and families overcome life’s most difficult challenges and troubles of everyday living – inside and outside the hospital. If you don’t
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… stops pumping. It may not be something you expect to happen in children, but it can. Each year, there are stories … in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …
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… Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Compassionate care for all ages, birth through young adults … condition, you’re a teen preparing for your first visit to a gynecologist, or you’re a young adult needing any … Growing Individuals At Phoenix Children’s tailors its care approach to each patient. Staff partner with departments …
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11 questions to ask when choosing a pediatrician
… if you have an adolescent daughter, she may feel more comfortable speaking with a female provider, and vice versa. … convenient for your family? You may need to make frequent visits to your pediatrician if your baby or child has many … if the office offers same-day visits and/or weekend appointments as well. Does the pediatrician offer …
