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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s “It’s not your fault.” Of all of the things I could tell a parent whose child is diagnosed …

Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero Blog In greater Phoenix, homeless youth face unimaginable circumstances: Blistering temperatures, urban sprawl, and limited access to transportation make the Valley a nightmare for kids and teens with nowhere to …

The skinny on keto for epilepsy Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As of 2015, 3.4 million Americans carried a diagnosis of epilepsy with 150,000 new diagnoses annually. Nearly a third of those will have intractable epilepsy, which …

Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic Blog Holidays Travel COVID-19 This holiday season, many parents will face the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed with their travel plans to see loved ones. Holiday travel with children can be a …

When is the right time to take my child to the doctor? Blog Emergency Department COVID-19 It’s 10 p.m. on Tuesday and your little one has a runny nose and a fever of 101 degrees. Could this be just a cold that will resolve by itself, or should you rush to …

Know the Glow: Identifying retinoblastoma in holiday photos Blog Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Ophthalmology Retinoblastoma COVID-19 The red-eye effect is a common nuisance in photos – it’s the result of a camera flash in dim light – but few …

Halloween costume and trick-or-treating safety tips Blog Halloween Safety Center for Family Health and Safety   Halloween is my favorite celebration of the year. I have so many wonderful childhood memories. Some of my best memories include school parties, …

The benefits of second opinions in cardiology Blog Cardiology Primary Care Second Opinion Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Our team of pediatric heart care specialists at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center is here to provide second opinions on your …

National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light Blog Injury Prevention Center for Family Health and Safety Playdate Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to get birthday party invitations and shortly after, playdate invitations started …

Connecting Phoenix Children’s with the community we serve Blog Community Volunteering This story is part of a series, spotlighting Phoenix Children’s employees from across our healthcare system for their role in continuing support of our mission to …