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Bike safety: Rules of the road
… Bike safety: Rules of the road Blog Bike Safety Injury Prevention Phoenix … for more than 30 years. My family has joined me in many of these rides and I have also competed in bike events. In our previous bike safety blog, …
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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… Seeing through the eyes of a child Patient Stories Ophthalmology Seeing the … a whole new world. “Most people develop cataracts when they're older because oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD …
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The truth about vaping and teens
… The truth about vaping and teens Blog Teenagers Vaping … items such as flash drives, pens, and lipstick. E-cigarette companies have been successfully advertising to preteens and … to nicotine addiction and the younger kids are when they start, the more likely they are to develop a lifelong …
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Noelle: The Heart of Her Family
Thanks to Phoenix Children's, Noelle is a thriving 3-year-old whose heart beats to the healing tune of her family's love.
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Phoenix Children’s Named Among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
Springbuk-sponsored program includes Phoenix Children’s on esteemed list of the top 100 people-centric companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and wellbeing.
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A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health
… A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health Blog Mental Health Suicide Prevention … creating new relationships and expanding educational programs to ensure that kids are cared for quickly, effectively … the Bridge Clinic, we have seen a marked decrease in return visits to the ED, indicating these patients have received …
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.
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Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays
… Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays Blog Holidays Allergy & Immunology Food … in the past decade in Western countries and are becoming an important public health concern due to the large … in about 80% of children. Nut and fish allergies, on the other hand, are more likely to persist throughout a …
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many children and teens, it can bring unique emotional challenges. Changes in routine, family stress, grief, sensory overload or unmet expectations can impact a child's mental and emotional well-being.
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Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, Joins the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as Division Chief
Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, has joined the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as division chief. Dr. Wetmore earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in history of science from Harvard University, Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and Doctorate in neurobiology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic and completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.