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Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July
… of short duration (usually less than one second) that occurs suddenly and ends quickly – such as a firework … Instagram!) Educate your children. Research has shown that only 16 percent of children report consistent use of hearing … healthy hearing. What type of hearing protection should my child use? There are two main types of hearing protection …

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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… due to a buildup of bile salt or acids in the liver that accumulates in plasma and other body tissues.” There is no … for him and our family,” said Drew’s parents, Amber and Jeremy. “When Drew would itch, he would encounter a deep itch, … up much of the night scratching. The dark circles under his eyes are gone, and it’s even helped him focus better in …

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How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive
… trouble eating or drinking typically. She also started occupational therapy, physical therapy and was enrolled in … most joy to her mom is hiking. “It often brings tears to my eyes seeing her do physical things like that, given what her …

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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
… improves. It doesn’t usually happen right before our eyes – it often takes days or weeks for the movement … There have actually been times when I’ve been able to show my patients the source of their movement disorder during …

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A broken heart
… they don’t know where to turn when they have questions. My job as a nurse coordinator is to help them navigate this … weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. According to his mother, he actually looked healthy. Five … mementos with Mac’s feet and handprints. “He opened his eyes for us,” Chanela says. “He was just so wonderful. You …

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Phoenix Children’s Names John R. Nickens IV as President & CEO
Phoenix Children’s today announced the appointment of John R. Nickens IV as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, following the planned retirement of long-serving President & CEO Robert L. Meyer.

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Our nurses are dedicated to the Phoenix Children’s mission
… Children’s is a very special place; it’s where I started my pediatric nursing career in 1982, which was also around … must provide the best care we can with compassion. As the only pediatric dialysis center and the only …

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Navigating teen friendships and social distancing
… while also trying to protect them from consequences only you can foresee. Add to that the ongoing need for … them to have other plans, like, “I’m hanging out with my family tonight” or “I have work to do at home.” You can …
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Goodbye Spring Allergies, Hello Summer Allergies (Sniff!)
… miss out or leave an event due to constant sneezing, itchy eyes or runny nose? Has your child’s asthma or eczema become … Symptoms include: Sneezing Runny nose Tearing eyes Stuffy nose (congestion) Dark circles under the eyes … child is allergic to, you can better avoid these triggers. Occasionally, no allergies are present on testing and other …

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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
… a low platelet count. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, commonly called ITP, is a blood disorder that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the … are experts in treating ITP. What causes ITP? Why does my child suddenly have a low platelet count? We know that a …
