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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… death Blog Death is a difficult topic to discuss amongst other adults, let alone with children. For most, the idea of … pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have …
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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… Children’s is dedicated to providing hope, healing and the best care for our patients and their families. This … (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … are no longer born blind and deaf due to rubella because mothers have received the MMR vaccine prior to pregnancy. …
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… care experts Blog Dermatology Psoriasis Psoriasis - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching … person, both in severity and how it responds to treatment. There are many rashes in children and adolescents, and they … times, as the name suggests and even painful. Psoriasis can come and go in an unpredictable way which gives the …
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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… can be devastating . Few parents really understand the condition, though they’re all-too familiar with the terror and helplessness … Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… problem. Our mosquito season usually runs in tandem with the monsoon season, typically June to September. While the … our little ones miserable from all those itchy bites, but they carry several diseases like West Nile Virus, Dengue, … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, …
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Using visual supports at home
… supports? Visual supports serve as helpful reminder tools. They may include a checklist, sticky note or calendar. … so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day …
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Suicide risk associated with medical disorders
… at Phoenix Children’s For most of us, hearing about the topic of suicide, we will associate it with psychiatric … such as major depression and bipolar disorder will quickly come to mind. We should not lose sight of the fact that … also carry a risk for suicidal ideation and acts. One of the other disorders that does not receive as much attention, …
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Phoenix Children’s Launches Division of Anesthesiology, Names Leadership Team
Joining the newly created Division of Anesthesiology are 39 experienced providers who recently transitioned from a longstanding private practice into Phoenix Children’s Medical Group. Many of these skilled providers have subspecialties within anesthesia, including pediatric pain management, cardiology, transplantation and more. This team is already an integral part of daily care delivery, having practiced extensively within Phoenix Children’s health system.
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… What parents should know Blog Vaccination Each year during the last week of April, the World Health Organization … importance of vaccines and in turn, offer reminders about their safety and effectiveness in keeping people healthy. We … to Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius , division chief of primary, complex care and adolescent medicine at Phoenix Children’s, …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.