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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… them that she had yet another seizure became a frequent occurrence. During Katherine’s basketball games, her dad, … She recalls thinking, “They are going to cut into my head … Am I going to be awake during the procedure? But … underwent laser ablation surgery at Phoenix Children’s. She only spent one night in recovery and observation at the …
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Thinking of adding a dog to your family?
… Safety Growing up, I remember asking - almost begging - my parents if we could get a dog. This was something my … a strong bonding relationship with children, when they are only trying to sniff away. A child’s voice might bother a … caring for other children, working, etc.). Injuries can occur in less than 4 minutes. A hug or pat on the head from a …
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Celebrating our children with Down syndrome
… individuals with Down syndrome. The date acknowledges Trisomy 21, the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes … thyroid disease, gastrointestinal issues and more. As the only Down syndrome clinic in Phoenix dedicated to supporting … with a nurse practitioner, the clinic’s team includes an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a speech …
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What Should Parents Know About Pediatric Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment (OMT)?
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)? Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, also known as OMT, is a system of evaluation and treatment designed to promote and maintain health by restoring normal function to the body. It is performed by a specially trained doctor who
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Phoenix Children’s Names Katherine Perry, MD, MS, Division Chief of Nephrology
As Phoenix Children’s Division of Nephrology continues to grow to address the needs of children in Arizona and beyond, the health system has named renowned pediatric nephrologist and researcher Katherine Perry, MD, MS, the chief of the division. Dr. Perry comes to Phoenix Children’s from UCLA Health, where she worked as a board-certified pediatric nephrologist since 2006.
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Environmental Services Week – Meet Martha
… Phoenix Children’s. “Thanks to this job, I was able to save my home,” said Martha. This September, she is not only celebrating 13 years with Phoenix Children’s, but she … also close to paying off her mortgage. “When I step outside my front door, I can see the lights from the top of the …
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Understanding a blood disorder diagnosis
… can feel fear and become overwhelmed. How will this impact my child’s life? What kind of treatment is needed? What are … Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders (CCBD) is the largest pediatric program of its kind in … Having a blood disorder, like any other illness, is only part of who you are, it does not have to define who you …
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… were turned upside down when our baby was 23 weeks new in my womb. After many doctor’s visits and ultrasounds, we had … atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete AVSD occurs when there is a large hole in the center of the heart, … like life was going to be normal. Jaxton was nursing and only on a few medications. A little pale, but he spent most …
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Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
When it opens in 2024, it will continue to be Arizona’s only American Academy of Pediatrics-designated Level IV NICU, a designation indicating the highest level of medical care available for the most complex neonatal conditions, the sickest and the most premature newborns.
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even … Once considered divine, it has been associated with the mythology of Quetzalcoatl, the “snake-god” of pre-Columbus … to cluster in major metropolitan areas, and are more commonly found in the wilds of the East and West Coast, we have …
