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Keeping your kids safe in the car starts with proper car seat installation – We can help
… Blog Car Seat Child Passenger Safety Awareness Center for Family Health and Safety Selecting and installing a car seat is not an easy task. It’s common to have questions and doubts. Which car seat is the … is in the correct car seat, our Child Passenger Safety Team is here to help. Last year, our team was able to …
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Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome
… (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescents. It is part … . In fact, these conditions may be the prime determinant of morbidity. Initial treatment for tic and TS begins … a chronic neuropsychiatric illness and thus it requires a teamwork amongst patient, family members, neurologist, …
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A journey from NICU parent to critical care nurse leader
… season where Katie Penson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, and her family won’t have to bring out the snow shovels and winter … The addition of Katie to the Phoenix Children’s family comes during a time of immense growth for the health care … time Katie was truly enlightened and inspired by the care team of nurses who surrounded her family. “They were so …
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… outpatient clinics on the Thomas campus? In October 2021, a team of child life specialists began to provide child life … day, these child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care …
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Dr. Jared Muenzer to Chief Physician Executive
As Chief Physician Executive, Muenzer will lead all clinical care, including the health system’s growing behavioral health services, Phoenix Children’s Care Network, clinical research efforts at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, medical education and the growing network of Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics practices. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, a role he has held since 2016.
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… in children, but it can. Each year, there are stories of seemingly healthy kids and teens experiencing sudden cardiac … in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … is here to help. No matter a patient's age, the cardiology team at Phoenix Children’s is equipped to diagnose and treat …
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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… this neuromuscular disorder. Educate the public, friends, families and children living with this disease in Arizona. … disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … The Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s team educated the nation in safe administration with novel …
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Ella's Story
… Dreams Meet Ella one of our incredible Phoenix Children’s Comeback Student Athletes. (Thanks to her parents for … doctors were just amazing. They did an amazing job of calming our nerves with their empathy and patience. What an … began to play competitive and has been on one of the top teams in the state since.” As Ella grew, she experienced …
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Tube Feeding 101
… decided that a feeding tube will be placed, you and your team will work together to form a tube feeding nutrition … feeds can be provided as bolus feeds, continuous feeds or a combination of the two. Bolus feeds are like eating a meal. … component of the tube feeding nutrition plan is to determine the type of liquid food that will be provided through …
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… been hospitalized since her diagnosis and participates in competitive gymnastics with no limitations. Mason has only been hospitalized once and plays … year-round. This is due in no small part to the amazing team at Phoenix Children’s who have been treating Sarah and …
