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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes Blog Bone Marrow Failure Bone Marrow Transplant … Cellular Therapy Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Recently, the Phoenix Children’s Bone Marrow Transplant … allogenic unrelated transplant procedure was performed. Since that time, the program has continued to expand the …
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Lauren’s Story
… Scoliosis As told by Lauren herself… I was in 6th grade, I was diagnosed with scoliosis. At the time, my curve … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … 3 inches taller after the surgery. Today, several months since my surgery, my scar looks incredible, and to me, it is …
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Henry the Heart Warrior
… hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) . This is known as a complex congenital heart defect (CHD). We made the decision to give our boy a … on ECMO, a life support system. Just when our fears of losing him were starting to take over, we received the call. A …
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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Care Team Celebrates 10 Successful Years of Improving Patient and Families’ Quality of Life
Embarking on a second decade of serving patients and families in their most vulnerable moments, Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Palliative Care department will continue providing their world-class, family-centric care offering, expanding its reach with strategic partner, Hospice of the Valley.
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Tube Feeding 101
… Tube Feeding 101 Blog Dieticians Feeding Disorders General Nutrition Tube Feeding Gastroenterology (GI) … feeds can be provided as bolus feeds, continuous feeds or a combination of the two. Bolus feeds are like eating a meal. … as a bolus feed. Home blended formula is prepared at home using whole foods and recipes specific to the needs of that …
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Dog bite prevention week
… also teaching them how to be respectful, responsible and compassionate. Making children aware of these important … think a dog is, an adult must always be present to help guide a child’s interactions. In honor of National Dog Bite … create a separation barrier between the dog and child. By using a baby gate or crate, you can create a safe environment …
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Team with Hire of Globally Renowned Brittle Bone Expert
The health system system has added another internationally renowned surgeon-scientist to its medical staff. Maegen Wallace, MD, MBA, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and expert in osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.
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Talking to kids about autism
… differ from one another. Talking about autism helps us understand and support autistic people. Share what we know … may move their arms or bodies in different ways. Debunk common myths about autism Myth : Autistic people don’t feel … art shows online. Talk about accommodations rather than focusing on deficits. We all need help sometimes. Teaching your …
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Baylee's Story
… Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The initial diagnosis was simple: MRSA Staph Infection. … Roberta Adams, MD, explained the best chance would come from a sibling match — specifically, Baylee’s … Brody’s healthy cells were doing their job but were also causing multiple organ failure. The only solution was a …
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… 2021, a team of child life specialists began to provide child life services to clinics in the main building, … child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care … removal. By providing choices, such as sitting with mom, using headphones, and watching a favorite show, Andres can …