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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
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Skin Self-Exam Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. The way to do this is with regular skin exams. This means having a doctor check your skin. And it also means regularly checking your skin at home. Getting regular skin exams Skin exams are important
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Mazie's Story
… her seemed perfect. She didn’t cry, and she looked healthy. There was no indication of the severity of the diagnosis that would come 10 months later. “She was always smiling, always … go to the doctor, which in turn helped cut down on so many visits to the Hospital. The little girl loved to ride …
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Immune System Disorders Your immune system is your body’s defense against infections and other harmful invaders. Without it, you would constantly get sick from germs, such as bacteria or viruses. Your immune system is made up of special cells, tissues, and organs that work
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Claire's Story
… At 5 weeks old, Claire started having seizures. After a visit with a local neurologist that included many diagnostic tests, it was determined the seizures were stemming from a brain tumor caused by a … to see neurosurgeon, David Moss, MD, at Phoenix Children's. Coming from Tucson, a 2-hour trip would provide the best …
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Preventing Falls in Children Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Most falls happen at home. But the playground is another spot for spills
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Dementia and a Healthy Diet: Tips for Caregivers Eating regular, nutritious meals can be a challenge for people with dementia. They may forget to eat or get distracted during meals. Or they may have trouble chewing and swallowing. But as a family caregiver, you can make a big
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Phoenix Children's Earns National Award for Quality
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Phoenix Children's Hospital was named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the fourth time. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.
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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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Natalee's Story
… for Cancer and Blood Disorders Natalee is as unique as the spelling of her name. She listens to music from the 40s … her spine. "The staff is extremely talented, gifted, very compassionate, and when they have to be, they’re very … Michael Etzl, MD, Neuro-Oncologist. Once a year, Natalee visits Michael Lavoie, PhD. He makes sure her cognitive and …