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… before she was even born. At two years old, Emy works harder than most kids – and maybe even some adults! For more … for pediatric specialists who could manage her medical complexities and help Emy thrive. When they found the team … a child-led model. That means they let Emy take the lead, using what she is most interested in to maximize therapy …

… Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses Blog Nursing Daisy Award Nurses At Phoenix Children’s, the DAISY … honors and celebrates the exceptional, heartfelt care and dedication nurses bring to their profession. The DAISY Award … the DAISY Award The DAISY Award was born out of a desire to commemorate the life of J. Patrick Barnes, whose battle with …

… Nicole said, “She is the brightest light. And she will overcome anything. I am sure of that.” Nicole is referring to 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q for short, a genetic disorder that … Gwen was diagnosed with when she was 18 months old. A Missing Piece A missing piece of the 22nd chromosome causes …

… Month: A message from Connie McGinness, Interim Chief Nursing Officer Blog COVID-19 National Nurses’ Month In honor … Chief Nursing Officer Connie McGinness shares her gratitude for our nurses, especially coming off a challenging 2020: Countless things changed over …

… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Samantha wears her color-coded hospital ID wristbands long after leaving the hospital. … triggers chronic inflammation (redness and swelling), causing gastrointestinal (GI) tract damage. Sometimes … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers  Samantha’s pediatrician …

… Getting back to active Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Slipping Rib Syndrome Chest … Because Chloe’s case was moderate, her doctor just recommended checking in every two years. Little did the family … who lead the Chest Wall Center are experts in diagnosing and treating many chest wall abnormalities, and the …

… Milestone Blog Leukemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When he was just 13 months old, Brett had open heart surgery at Phoenix Children’s to repair a ventricular septal … Training Academy he attended. He’s been cancer-free ever since. Brett recently marked his ninth anniversary of being …

… hepatitis: An FAQ for parents Blog Hepatitis Hepatology Liver Transplant Gastroenterology (GI) As unexplained … increase around the country, parents and caregivers are wondering if they should be concerned.  We spoke to Dr. Sheetal … treatment may look different for each patient. What is causing a rise in unexplained cases of pediatric hepatitis? …

… believe will help “fight disease” and “boost immunity.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more and more products have been marketed and … food or diet that boosts immunity? Our immune systems are complex and shaped by many factors. It’s not just diet alone …