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"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver
… Children’s. He went through a cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, liver surgery and a liver transplant – all before … change, Nash’s parents noticed a lump in his stomach. They visited their pediatrician right away. Because it was a … poster, inspired by the Joshua 1:9 Bible verse: “This is my command – Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or …
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Makenzie's Story
… one because of its location on Makenzie's brain stem. The brain tumor blocked the flow of fluid through the brain, … Granted When contacted by the Make-a-Wish Foundation®, rather than asking for a trip to Disneyland® or to meet a … She also got her class at school to make Easter Bunny bags to give to other children who were hospitalized over …
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies … breathing). Type 1 food allergies are IgE-mediated. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, milk and … any concerning symptoms during a food challenge or updosing visit. If a reaction occurs after leaving the clinic, which …
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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Phoenix Children’s Earns Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award”
Highlighting efforts in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children’s Hospital received a Five Star Patient Care “Vigi Award” from VigiLanz, a provider of SaaS clinical surveillance solutions. The award recognizes a new quality improvement solution Phoenix Children’s implemented with VigiLanz technology. Phoenix Children’s Infection Control team is now able to monitor patients’ blood draw contamination information in real-time.
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Brittany's Story
… a car while riding her bike without a helmet. She survived the accident, but still won't bother with safety measures. … wonderful people." During the holiday season, the family visited the Critical Care Unit to deliver cookies and toys … look at children with serious head injuries - and with that comes exasperation with friends who don't protect themselves …
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Ellie's Story
… Institute at Phoenix Children’s Brain Tumor Brain Tumor The Headaches Begin During the summer of 2012, Ellie, a healthy 10-year-old girl began complaining of mild headaches. Her mother was not concerned … they didn't think there was much cause for alarm. After a visit to the pediatrician and a prescription for antibiotics …
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Sammie's Story
… Disorders Beating All Odds Crisis, Confusion and Cancer At the young age of 12, Sammie was diagnosed with acute … transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to …
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Bodhi's Story
A first birthday is a time of joy and celebration, but for Greg and Colleen, it marked the beginning of a journey they never anticipated. In 2018, just before their son, Bodhi, turned one, he experienced his first seizure. Alarmed and worried, Greg and Colleen rushed him to
