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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care … at preparing patients for medical procedures at a level the child understands. Child life specialists also … appointment, so they can talk about what to expect for the upcoming appointment. For example, today Kylee is meeting …
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Emy: Spina bifida can’t slow her down
… for pediatric specialists who could manage her medical complexities and help Emy thrive. When they found the team at Phoenix … of your child,” explains Jessica. Celebrate your baby’s upcoming arrival. Try not to let the joy of expecting a new …
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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 … – it was cancer. And the family had to return home immediately so Sammy could be at the hospital in Phoenix the next … and he was recently elected student body president for the upcoming school year. Looking ahead These days, Sammy is busy …
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Researcher Spotlights – June 2022
… are spotlighting Dr. Steven Zangwill for his work in the field of Research and Dr. Mohan V. Belthur for his … at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, which grew to become one of the nation's busiest heart transplantation … collaboration. He has been invited to participate in the upcoming 2022 American Heart Association Annual Scientific …
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Phoenix Children’s Ranks Among Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in the U.S. in 2024
The program honors people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. This marks the fourth consecutive year Phoenix Children’s has secured a spot on this prestigious list.
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Phoenix-area partnership creates Arizona’s only Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
The Phoenix Tourette Syndrome, a unique partnership between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, has been verified as a Center of Excellence by the Tourette Association of America, an institution that aims to advance research and advocacy for Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders.
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Healing faster with Animal-Assisted Therapy
… Healing faster with Animal-Assisted Therapy Blog Child Life COVID-19 Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) … is a special bond a dog has with a child and that is definitely true for the children we see at Phoenix Children’s. More … with others Participate in their treatment Forget their discomfort or pain Get up, move, walk, leave their room and …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at … Katherine was diagnosed with epilepsy. She had gone from feeling seemingly fine to experiencing epileptic seizures … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… 10 Things to Know About Epilepsy Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … by recurrent, unpredictable seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizure symptoms vary …
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Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome
… Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart … before her first birthday. “You wouldn’t be able to tell the difference if we never said a thing,” said her mom, … every night,” she shared. When Kayla finally was able to come home, her parents were relieved but also scared. The …
