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Her [heart] beat lives on
… of her firstborn. Emerson, diagnosed in the womb with a complex congenital heart defect, survived for just over two hours after her birth in September 2021. But the family – including Emerson’s twin sister, Oaklyn – stays … They could choose comfort care for Emerson, spending precious time together as a family before she would pass …
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Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert, Phoenix Children’s reach construction milestone on new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion in East Valley
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone today in the construction of the new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion on the Mercy Gilbert campus as the final steel beam of the structure was set into place.
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Phoenix Children’s Researchers Earn Significant Grant Funding, Break New Ground in Child Health
Scientists at Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix have achieved remarkable progress in medical research thus far in 2024, advancing new cures, securing significant funding and improving medical care through more than 700 active studies.
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Phoenix Children’s donates more than 1 million servings of cereal to St. Mary’s for the second year running
For the second time in a row, Phoenix Children’s annual cereal drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance yielded more than 1 million servings of food for Arizona’s vulnerable children. Two of the largest non-profit organizations in the state, Phoenix Children’s and St. Mary’s provide meals to children through the summer. For the seventh year, Phoenix Children’s cereal drive is the largest donation event of the year for St. Mary’s and stocks the shelves during the season when children lose access to school-provided meals. Hospital staff gathered at St. Mary’s Food Bank Warehouse on Monday morning to celebrate as the organization delivered its contribution to fighting childhood hunger.
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In a world of dialysis, airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile
… airlifts and wait lists, a ‘Ray’ of sunshine makes people smile Patient Stories Diabetes Down Syndrome Endocrinology … then, he’s had diabetes-related kidney failure and other complications. With faith and fortitude, the family makes it … at once.” “As time goes on, he’s just Regan, our beautiful, precious boy,” she added. “Ray brings joy to those around …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before the tournament began, and Brennan’s family had met others at an Italian restaurant for dinner so … performed a few tests, including one for COVID-19. She ultimately diagnosed Brennan with a stomach virus since, she …
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … to include fainting spells. Jackson also wasn’t meeting milestones that other babies his age were meeting. “Other … a path forward. Jackson’s family was now supported by a team of doctors and therapies. “Without Dr. Appavu, Jackson …
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Exceeding Expectations with Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Care
… children with spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t close completely, leaving an open lesion in the spine where spinal … nerves can become damaged. In many cases, spina bifida is mild and the child has no symptoms, but the most severe … radiology professionals, asked a lot of questions and ultimately decided against it. “Meia was beyond the window …
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Your “To Do List” to Recharge Your Brain for a Healthier You
For many of us, it’s difficult to remember the last time we woke up feeling rested, full of energy and excited about the day ahead. Many of us feel exhausted and stressed, despite all the technologies we have available to be more efficient and connected. While it may seem that
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Phoenix Children’s Hires World-Renowned Scientists, Improves Understanding of Childhood Illnesses
With these hires, Phoenix Children's is delving into new cancer treatments that have fewer side effects while also enhancing their understanding and care of brittle bone disease. The two join a large and growing team of researchers investigating new therapies for a wide range of devastating childhood illnesses.