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Tyler's Story
… feeling unexplained pinching pain in his lower back. And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, … bulging discs or deterioration in his spine. Tyler tried visiting physical therapists and chiropractors — all the …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Medication Safety Pool Safety Center for Family Health and Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to receive … Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had …
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FAQ: Baby formula shortage
… to Phoenix Children’s pediatricians to answer the most common questions they’re receiving around this supply … shortages of infant formula due to supply chain issues and a recall of contaminated products. The FDA is working to … until that declared date. For resources to find formula, visit The Department of Health and Human Services formula …
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Phoenix Children's Appoints Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Critical Care Services
In an ongoing effort to expand and elevate health care for children and families, Phoenix Children’s tapped two senior nursing leaders to serve in executive positions for the growing pediatric health system. Rhonda Thompson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is chief nursing officer (CNO) and senior vice president of patient care services, and Katie Penson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, now serves as vice president of critical care services at Phoenix Children’s.
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Innovative Cancer Research Physician Joins Phoenix Children's
Mario Otto, MD, PhD, has been appointed Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) and Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Phoenix Children’s.
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… Cardiology Heart Surgery Ignite Hope MELODY valve Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Phoenix Children’s Center … our baby was 23 weeks new in my womb. After many doctor’s visits and ultrasounds, we had a diagnosis: Jaxton was born full term with a complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete …
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Two exciting new technologies make a difference for young heart failure patients at Phoenix Children’s
… condition, heart failure often leads to multiple hospital visits for these young patients, as we monitor their heart and lung functions, and strive to keep them as healthy as … at Phoenix Children’s are helping children remain more comfortable at home while we monitor and manage their heart …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Infectious Diseases, Names Chief
In a move to further enhance the award-winning health system’s ability to provide specialized care for children at high risk of infection, Phoenix Children’s created a new Division of Infectious Diseases and named Wassim Ballan, MD, chief of the division.
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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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Ethan's Story
… child who swore on the playground, threatened classmates and destroyed school property. But two and a half weeks in … a really, really rocky time and wondered, 'Will we ever come out of this?'" The sadness spiraled into deep … to leave her child in a psychiatric unit — especially since visiting hours for parents were restricted. She was …