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Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story
… Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story Blog Dystonia Hypermanganesemia with … Suddenly, LJ and his family found themselves on a medically complex and highly emotional journey that would take them to … definitive diagnosis. “The doctors didn’t know what was causing it, and we were in a race against time,” recalled …
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it Patient … attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of her … journey began when she was just 3 months old. While nursing in her mother’s arms, Kylah suddenly vomited. Next, her …
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Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic celebrates a decade of success
… Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic celebrates a decade of success Blog … and Immunology Clinic, we knew it would fill a need for the community, but I don’t think anyone expected the array of … coordinated care that would transpire,” said Dr. Bauer. "Since 2013, there has never been a day in which our clinics …
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A journey from NICU parent to critical care nurse leader
… A journey from NICU parent to critical care nurse leader Blog NICU … The addition of Katie to the Phoenix Children’s family comes during a time of immense growth for the health care … really did,” Katie recalled. “It was actually kind of a blessing that we were so naïve, since we had little control over …
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Handwashing 101
… Handwashing 101 Blog Handwashing COVID-19 Many of life’s most important lessons are learned in … April, hand sanitizers were the hottest (and most scarce) commodity at grocery and convenience stores—and for a good … kill most germs, which includes the COVID-19 virus. When using hand sanitizers, thoroughly rub all the surfaces of …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Safe Teen Driving – Get the facts
… Safe Teen Driving – Get the facts Blog Center for Family Health and Safety As the parent of a teenage driver … safety on the road. A lot of things have also changed since we originally obtained our driver’s license, so it’s … A learner’s permit requires supervision while driving, in combination with an on-road test. This first phase gives …
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Phoenix Children’s Named Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber
Following Phoenix Children’s recent recognition from the Greater Phoenix Chamber as Exceptional Innovator, Phoenix Children’s was honored as Large Businesses of the Year during the Chamber’s 31st Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Innovation, growth, quality improvement, and a goal to educate are among what leaders at Phoenix Children’s recognize as its major success drivers.
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at … Katherine continued experiencing frequent seizures. Since she had drug-resistant epilepsy, laser ablation became … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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The tiniest heart CHAMPIONs
… Home Monitoring Program has been active for more than 13 years in the Phoenix area and is one of only 68 interstage … in the country. We have followed more than 350 babies since the beginning of this program. We support families and children on their journey with complex congenital heart defects, which is unique for each …
