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At Phoenix Children’s, your child has access to comprehensive surgical services and support – from evaluation, consultation and inpatient care through outpatient services and follow-up. Our pediatric surgeons offer traditional and innovative minimally invasive techniques
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The Phoenix Children’s Kidney Transplant Program has been transforming lives since 2002, making us one of area’s longest-running, most experienced kidney transplant teams for children. Our transplant specialists have performed more than 300 pediatric kidney transplants, which is
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… time to engage in advocacy and community work. She has accumulated years of experience as a caregiver and is eager … family—his wife and young daughter—relocated to Phoenix. As someone living with sickle cell, he appreciates Arizona’s …
Toddler & Preschool Safety
… home, going for a ride in the car or playing. Preventing Accidental Poisoning Poison control: 1-800-222-1222 or dial … Children under 5 years of age are at the highest risk of accidental poisonings. Toddlers like to explore most … families. Water Safety If you have a pool or are visiting someone who does, keep in mind that drownings can occur even …
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Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents and Teens What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image that leads to restricted eating and other behavior that prevents a person from gaining weight
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is FSHD in children? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of your child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children What is immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children? ITP is a blood disorder that causes a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets help stop bleeding. So a decrease in platelets can result in easy bruising
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Vision Problems in Children Vision problems that may affect your child Eye disorders that affect vision can be divided into refractive and non-refractive errors. Refractive errors. These eye disorders cause blurred vision. They occur because the shape of the eye does not focus
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Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many healthcare providers use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start
Patient and Family Rights
… We will protect patient and family safety and provide access to security services. Patients will not experience any … the right to make a complaint in writing or by speaking to someone. You have the right to use Phoenix’s Children’s … the right to make a complaint in writing or by speaking to someone. You have the right to use Phoenix’s Children’s …