191-200 of 501 Results Found
Article
Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams Blog School … your child’s learning or interfere with their ability to perform in school. Now you must delve into the world of special … arise, and there are a number of ways they can be resolved. Most conflicts fall into two categories: The school is not …
Article
Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … and ongoing medical challenges have made life difficult for her, but she perseveres with joy and hope. Kylah trusts … hands – to compensate for the weakness in her right arm. “Most people will throw the ball up underhanded with their …
Article
2024 Phoenix Children's Annual Report
We invite you to explore the 2024 Phoenix Children's Annual Report, chronicling a truly transformative year.
Article
Physician-Researchers at Phoenix Children’s Pioneer Use of Minimally Invasive Tool to Monitor Chronic Esophageal Disease in Children
The new tool can be implemented in an outpatient setting, eliminating need for anesthesia during esophageal testing.
Article
Tom's Story
… A few weeks after the volleyball incident, an exam at a community hospital brought horrifying news: their … within an individual's brain, brought a surprise. Most right-handed people have speech and language functions … two days of tests that preceded his surgery, Jan said. He visited the hospital playroom and immersed himself in …
Article
Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome anything. I am sure of that.” Nicole is referring to … and cognitive delays, ADHD and anxiety disorders. Most cases of 22q are not inherited. Instead, the deletion … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
Article
Phoenix Children’s NICU NEST Clinic: A nest above the rest
… NEST Clinic specializes in developmental follow up of our most fragile population: premature, at-risk, and medically complex infants. This clinic is an important piece of infant … from hospital discharge to 3 years of age. The clinic visit consists of two appointments in one. Families have an …
Article
Feeding Tube Awareness Week and Feeding Disorders
… difficulties of all levels. Phoenix Children’s provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for medically complex … the lungs. Gastrostomy tubes (G-tube) : G-tubes are the most common type of feeding tubes. G-tubes are placed … of outpatient treatment: Intensive Phase (5-6 weeks) : 24 visits - including four therapy visits per week with an …
Article
Rylie’s story: Horseback riding a reality thanks to immunotherapy
… was always no. After about a year of lessons, she began competing at horse shows. These were very long days around … much allergic to Arizona! The test showed allergies to most of the grasses, trees, and plants around us, as well as … of shots was once a week and Rylie would get 9 shots per visit! Slowly, our visits were less often with less shots …
Article
Sammie's Story
… transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … a little better, but not well enough to go home. After almost three months of waiting, she was eventually given a … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …