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… was recently honored as a Health Care Hero by the Phoenix Business Journal . Health Care Heroes is one of Arizona’s most prestigious and competitive awards programs. Now in its 20th year, it …

… injuries that might alter their futures. It is not surprising to report, then, that when children arrive to our … worsened brain injury and ensuring the best possible outcome . The sudden shock of a new brain injury to their … rehabilitation and recovery. We continue to work toward decreasing medications that are no longer necessary. We …

… and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me … 3 inches taller after the surgery. Today, several months since my surgery, my scar looks incredible, and to me, it is …

… And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, … and after his Little League baseball games. “He would come home from a game and lay there and cry,” Sabrina says. … It’s this approach to spine care — one of empathy and compassion — that makes Dr. McClendon a leading neurosurgeon …

… show symptoms of the disease for up to a year. When they do come, symptoms may include jaundice (skin yellowing), anemia … it is hereditary and most prevalent in Black and Latinx communities. In fact, it’s estimated that in the U.S., 8% of … Sickle Cell Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care all under one roof. Our team of …

… and neurological care. Their team focuses on meeting the complex care needs of children with brain, spine and nervous … injury wasn’t as extensive as doctors thought initially. Since Easton began showing positive signs of brain activity, … difficult. For example, he struggled with wakefulness, slow processing speed and lack of motivation due to his brain …

… nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the needs of the teen patient. Patient and …

… they navigate their daily lives caring for a child with a complex medical condition.   What Is Spina Bifida?  Spina … adulthood. We currently see existing patients until age 26. Our transition team includes a nurse and social worker … of daily living, including:   Living independently   Using transportation  Managing their own healthcare needs  …

… experiences, love of science and passion for serving his community to become a pediatric gastroenterologist and care … for my room to quell my hunger! I did find myself using this extra energy and decreased sleep to study more and … I will really run this race fast if I have urgency for 26 miles.” My second thought was to try to determine how to …