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Precocious Puberty What is precocious puberty? Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. This includes breast growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual
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
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Psoriasis What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes inflamed, red, raised areas of skin (plaques). The plaques itch and can be painful. The condition most often occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. What causes psoriasis
Journey Boards for Patient Education
Families often get a lot of information all at once when their child is in the hospital. We know it’s hard to remember everything, so The Emily Center created a tool called the Journey Board to help. To request a Journey Board, talk to your hospital nurse.
Toy Donations for Child Life
Child Life at Phoenix Children’s depends on generous support from the community. Whether you donate a toy, book or another item from our wish list, or donate money, every contribution helps patients and families during their hospital stays. Make a donation online
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COVID-19 What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infectious disease that most often causes a respiratory illness. You may hear it called COVID or coronavirus disease 2019. It's caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. There are many types of coronaviruses. They are a common cause of
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Fever in a Newborn Baby The system that controls body temperature is not well developed in a newborn baby. Call your baby's doctor right away if your baby is younger than 3 months old and has a rectal or forehead (temporal) temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. This is an
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Leadership Team to Strengthen Its Renowned Center for Heart Care
New collaborative leadership model enhances integration, supports growth and advances care for pediatric heart patients.
Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care Research
The Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care at Phoenix Children’s cares for thousands of families before the birth of their babies. This work allows us to enhance diagnostic accuracy and track and improve outcomes after the baby is born. Our researchers collaborate nationally to
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Congenital Limb Difference in Children What is a congenital limb difference in children? A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference. What causes a congenital limb difference in a