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Our UnitedHealthcare Contract Is Set to Expire in 2026: What Families Should Know During Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment season is here for many families — a time to review health insurance options for the coming year. At Phoenix Children’s, your child’s health is always our top priority, and we want to provide the information you need to make the best decisions for your family’s care.
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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do
… I did not have an easy start in school. In first grade, my teacher was convinced I should be held back or moved to … they’re seeking, understand their rights under the law, access the services their kids need and deserve and chart a …
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Cardiomyopathy and Your Child What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is disease of the heart muscle. It makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. There are different types of the disease. Each of these can cause the heart muscle to get larger, thicken, or become stiff
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Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero
… Blistering temperatures, urban sprawl, and limited access to transportation make the Valley a nightmare for kids … program. Thanks to her, kids fending for themselves have someone special in their corner. Dr. Beaumont leads the team … Phoenix Dream Center and Children First Leadership Academy, Dr. Beaumont and her team are bringing comprehensive …
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Researcher Spotlights – February 2022
… by improving physicians’ ability to identify the cause of someone’s cerebral palsy, which can help provide families … the National Institutes of Health, and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, among … alike. We are very fortunate we were able to recruit him to CCBD.” – Mario Otto, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for …
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Enjoying the holidays with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
… be challenging during a flare. Worries about what to eat, access to bathrooms, and dodging disease-related questions … go a long way in easing your child’s anxiety when using someone else’s restrooms. 5. Promote body positivity It can … supplies Does your child have an appliance such as an ostomy or tube feedings? Packing extra supplies, a change of …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… people in the U.S. and it affects people of all races, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is an … pain and damage to the tissue. The average lifespan of someone with sickle cell disease ranges from 23 to 43 years. … there to calm me down. If I had to go through this by myself I wouldn’t be able to make it.” Learn more about …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… leading cause of death for youth under 14, second only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a … and advancing patient care. Are clinical trials safe for my child? Though there are risks associated with clinical … and what’s not before enrolling in a clinical trial. Is my child eligible to participate? Although clinical trial …
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Eli’s Journey to Scoliosis Surgery
Meet Eli, a 16-year-old runner, who received posterior spinal fusion surgery at Phoenix Children’s to treat progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Conditions We Treat
Our experts diagnose and treat a variety of neuromuscular disorders, including congenital myopathies, muscular dystrophy, neuromuscular junction disorders, peripheral neuropathies and inflammatory muscle disorders. If a child is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, they