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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story Blog Epilepsy Genetics GRIN1 Neurocritical Care Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As a trained nurse, Samantha knew …

How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive Blog Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Feeding Tube Rehabilitation Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) In April 2015, Carolyn and John welcomed their fourth child, Kate, into the world. Although Kate was …

The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses Blog Nursing Daisy Award Nurses At Phoenix Children’s, the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses honors and celebrates the exceptional, heartfelt care and dedication nurses bring to their …

Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever Blog Psychology Resilience COVID-19 Tests. The big game. Social drama. Sibling rivalry. Changing bodies.  These are some of many challenges children face every day. Our hope is that our kids “bounce back” …

Boosting immunity the healthy way Blog Health Immunity Rehabilitation COVID-19 During times of increased sickness and flu season, people often seek out special foods or supplements they believe will help “fight disease” and “boost immunity.” Since the …

Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Blog August has been designated as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month . This awareness provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of the profound …

Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts Blog Dermatology Psoriasis Psoriasis - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching condition.” Psoriasis can develop at any age, from infancy to adulthood, and approximately one-third …

My liver transplant – Adam’s story Blog Autoimmune Disease Liver Transplant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Transplant Meet Adam, an amazing teenager who recently endured some very serious health issues. However, his experience was a life lesson in …

Stetson's Story Patient Stories Meet Stetson. He came to us from Oklahoma City, OK. Beginning around 13 years old, Stetson began having stroke-like seizures. He took medications for about four years, but they only left him feeling lethargic and foggy. His …

5 Tips to prevent a child’s heat rash Blog Heat Rash General Pediatrics Summer is in full swing here in Arizona which means long days of sweltering heat. For parents of infants and toddlers, you may have noticed your child occasionally develops a bumpy, …