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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog Thalassemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders “Thalassemia is part of who I am. It’s not a defining … where the staff has taught her many of these lessons since she was five. Eashani's path has also been guided by …
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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
… (ITP) Blog Hematology Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Has your child been getting a lot of nosebleeds lately? … to 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 …
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Does my child need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Irregular toileting habits can greatly impact a child’s quality of life. Finding a pediatric pelvic floor program is key to your child’s success. Pelvic floor therapy uses effective strategies to help kids with urinary and bowel issues, leading to higher confidence and normal, independent toileting.
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Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults
… Partners for life: Helping CF kids become healthy adults Blog Adult Transition Program Genetics Cystic Fibrosis Just a few decades ago, children born with cystic fibrosis had a life … has struggled with both respiratory and severe GI symptoms since birth. But with the ongoing care and support of the …
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Tips to prevent sports injuries in kids
Active kids get accidental injuries, from bumps and bruises to broken bones. With year-round sports becoming more common, specialists in the Phoenix Children’s Sports Medicine Program can help keep your young athlete safe.
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“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious
… “Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious Blog Colitis Gastroenterology (GI) … simply different has played a huge role in helping her become a confident, optimistic source of support for other … to her abdominal wall to allow Savanna to drain her urine using a catheter. A similar procedure was performed to empty …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… a health journey with her youngest daughter Brooke, now she describes Phoenix Children’s as a home away from home. … is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … neurologist and epileptologist Dr. Korwyn Williams since she was just a few months old. Now, they consider Dr. …
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital provides resources to help prevent child drownings through partnership, sharing evidence-based resources to community
As Arizonans continue to abide by COVID 19 social distancing restrictions, drowning risk for Arizona’s children is expected to rise. Toddlers in Arizona are already drowning at double the national rate. Economic hardship is also increasing caregiver stress, childcare options are severely limited, and families are confined to apartments and single-family homes, where drowning risk is highest.
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Phoenix Children's Earns a Highest-Achievable Three-Year Accreditation for Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Phoenix Children's Hospital has received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF International is an independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human services aimed at raising care standards for service providers.
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Phoenix Children’s Named Among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
Springbuk-sponsored program includes Phoenix Children’s on esteemed list of the top 100 people-centric companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and wellbeing.