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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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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 … about the subject. It was meant to be." Children's Program Celebrity Since then, Brittany has appeared on ABC's …
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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 … proved almost as difficult as battling the leukemia. Her visits to the Hospital varied from three times a week to … of the Phoenix Children’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, who works in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic to …
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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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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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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 … it. This is a perfect example of what the Neuro-Oncology Program is all about — taking care of the whole patient," Allen … Michael Etzl, MD, Neuro-Oncologist. Once a year, Natalee visits Michael Lavoie, PhD. He makes sure her cognitive and …
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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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Ethan's Story
… but Ethan didn't appear to be nervous about returning to the familiar grounds of Roadrunner Elementary School. His … healthcare, but the medications prescribed through the program had little effect. Finally, Yvonne took her son to a … to leave her child in a psychiatric unit — especially since visiting hours for parents were restricted. She was …
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A Lifetime of Care for Children with Spina Bifida
… Children with Spina Bifida Blog Fetal Care Spina Bifida At the Spina Bifida Clinic at Phoenix Children’s, we celebrate … gastroenterology care in the new Peristeen and Navina program for bowel management. Our patients also have access to … informed decisions that bring the best results. The first visit for a child with spina bifida is typically in the …
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A long road to healing
… He would cough and choke regularly, including throughout the night, which left the entire family emotionally and … head and toe in eczema, which was undoubtedly itchy and uncomfortable for the infant. These symptoms led to Brayden … three months. Then, COVID-19 put an end to his in-person visits in March 2020. “Brayden’s symptoms became worse. He …
