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Applauding the Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers of Phoenix Children’s for their remarkable efforts
… the largest adjustments was our providers need to quickly learn the ins and outs of our custom-built telehealth … number of patients virtually. From March to December, we completed more than 105,000 virtual visits – a significant increase from years prior. We asked …
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10 tips to help kids wear face masks
… help kids wear face masks Blog Masks COVID-19 Masks have become a necessary (and, let’s hope, a temporary) way of life … who care for them: We require masks for all employees, visitors and patients 2 years and older. Of course, … COVID-19. Masks aren’t scary – they keep the germs away. Learn more about talking to kids about COVID-19. Validate: If …
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Henry the Heart Warrior
… hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) . This is known as a complex congenital heart defect (CHD). We made the decision … he wasn’t acting like himself, so we scheduled a follow up visit with his cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s. Dr. … also having to recover from five strokes. Henry had to relearn how to hold his head up, sit, eat, talk and walk again. …
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Toy and Battery Safety
With the holidays around the corner, parents, family and friends are beginning to shop for the perfect gifts for the children in their lives. It is important to make informed purchase decisions for toys and other gifts. Before you tackle any cyber sales or purchase in-store deals, be sure to follow these safety recommendations to keep your child safe year-round.
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Well-Being and Positive Culture Among Top Perks Phoenix Children’s Employees Enjoy
Phoenix Children’s is recently acknowledged with three top-employer awards, proving dedication to employee satisfaction. For the fifth year in a row, the Hospital is recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare,” and is the only Arizona hospital on the list. The organization is also the only hospital awarded in the large business category of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Valley’s Healthiest Employers 2018 Awards, and it received a platinum ranking for Maricopa County’s Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.
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Excellence Hits Epidemic Proportions as Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Outstanding Nurses During National Nurses Week
They’re grace under fire working long hours, making split-second life-changing decisions, while offering unending comfort and support to patients and families who face enormous healthcare challenges. In fact, when patients and their families recount their experiences at Phoenix Children’s, their nursing team is often the first to receive their admiration and gratitude.
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Tonsils and Adenoids: What are they? Where are they? And do I need them?
… and Head & Neck Surgery) department, one of the more common surgeries I perform is a tonsillectomy and … is associated with attention issues, hyperactivity, learning difficulties and behavior problems. In severe cases, … or you have any questions, our ENT team would be happy to visit with you and assess your little one. … Tonsils and …
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Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
… plenty of room for spooks, treats and family fun. We’ve compiled guidance from the CDC and added a few of our own … Treats Available Outside If you expect trick-or-treaters to visit your home, take these precautions to make it a safer … yourself and your family is by getting a flu shot. Learn more from Phoenix Children’s experts who were recently …
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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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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… 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 … to breathe, eat and sleep. It took a while, and then we learned that Jaxton's repaired valve was leaking too much for …