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What Are Red Blood Cells? Red blood cells carry fresh oxygen all over the body. This is important to your health. Red blood cells are round with a flattish, indented center, like doughnuts without a hole. Your healthcare provider can check on the size, shape, and health of your

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate in Children What are cleft lip and cleft palate in children? Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth (palate). A child can be born with a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate may be

Chiari Malformation Type I in Children What is a Chiari malformation in children? A Chiari malformation (CM) is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. The brain normally sits fully inside the skull. With a Chiari malformation, the lower part of the brain (cerebellum)

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rash What is poison ivy, oak, and sumac rash? Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are types of American plants. They each grow in different parts of the country. The plants cause allergic contact dermatitis in most people who touch them. The rash

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest units for pediatric cardiology and critical care in the Southwest region. Our team of heart care specialists provides expert, round-the-clock care for patients with critical cardiac

The IDEA Workgroup is excited to host our Lunch and Learn series. These sessions feature subject experts who will share insights into different community and cultural groups, focusing on their experiences within the healthcare system. Each session will explore key topics such as