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How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope
… psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she answers common questions about anxiety in children. She also offers … A small amount of anxiety can help children stay aware. But for some kids, they have so much anxiety that it interferes … are the symptoms of social anxiety in kids? When asked to perform in front of or be around others, children with …
Planning Your Hospital Stay
Your doctor may refer your child to Phoenix Children’s for surgery or another procedure that requires a hospital stay. We understand that these visits take careful planning – especially for families who travel to us from outside Phoenix. The following resources can help you start
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Mia's Story
… slack of the rope got tangled around Mia’s right foot. The force of the tube picked up the petite 11-year-old sitting … and running and able to take on an extremely intricate and complicated case right out of the gate.” Zoldos admits …
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program
The Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program at Phoenix Children’s brings the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction to both beside care and hospital events. Our goal is to help patients, families and staff through difficult procedures and extended hospitalizations. This program
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Dev M. Desai, MD
Director, Transplant Program; Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… cell disease: Three keys to success Blog Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders For kids with sickle cell , … future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … early to late adolescence,” Dr. Shah says. Jackie agrees. “Information is the most important thing with sickle cell. As …
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is FSHD in children? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of your child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink
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Whether you’re expecting or hoping to get pregnant, you want your baby to have a healthy start in life. Our compassionate team can help you learn more about the health of your pregnancy and child. We support you as you prepare for any expected or unexpected conditions your child