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… has since become the division chief of Endocrinology , had only been a physician for a few months when he met Gracie's … a little more leeway when it comes to holding his patient accountable. “When I turned 14, my parents gave me control of my care,” Gracie recalled. “My …

… the medical director I was interviewing with, ‘What would success in this role look like?’’’ The answer Shawna received … “I felt like this opportunity was a perfect fit for me with my passion for nursing and my desire to be an active … of Phoenix Children’s in the East Valley to not only care for children when they are sick, but to promote …

… Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines Blog Cystic … in competitive gymnastics with no limitations. Mason has only been hospitalized once and plays baseball year-round. … on multiple medications. Melissa said, “It is imperative to my children’s health that they receive their prescribed …

… can even alter the course of treatment. “We believe this is only the start of what we will be able to uncover, and … the National Institutes of Health, and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, among … alike. We are very fortunate we were able to recruit him to CCBD.”  – Mario Otto, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for …

… disability of childhood. Caused by brain injury that occurs before, during or after birth, or in some cases by … Disorders Program at Phoenix Children’s, which offers the only comprehensive program of its kind in the Southwest.   … 6-year-old, but after complex selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery, she walks more comfortably and even sleeps …

… Her foot was virtually severed from her leg, attached only by a few tendons. When Will reached Mia he cradled her … in just a few days, each of them having a limited success rate. “A doctor questions whether or not to put a … foot she began to cry. This time it was tears of joy. “It’s my foot. It’s really my foot!” … Mia's Story …

… walk again.' I will never forget that." Another setback occurred when doctors discovered an aneurysm that had … aneurysm removed. After her second major brain surgery and only a minor setback, Kaylea continued with her … "We're very close," said Kaylea. "I'm very close to all my family." She has four siblings: Sheryl, 17; Stephanie, …

… a blessing because I was having to go through it all alone. My husband was at home with our other children. It was very … surrounded by a formidable team of caregivers who were not only dedicated to his physical well-being but also attuned … Mack is embarking on new life adventures, from playing soccer and football to jumping on the trampoline with his big …

… Trauma Phoenix Children's Hospital is home to Arizona's only American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level One … most vulnerable moments and never more so than when an accident or injury occurs. When it comes to children, the … In evaluating where to seek the best medical care for my children in an emergency, I look at a few criteria:  …