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10 things to know about the newly expanded 10th floor Blog Growth The final touches have been made on the 10th floor, also known as Care Area 10, in the inpatient care tower on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Thomas Campus. The expansion of the 10th …

Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome Blog Heart Month Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Kayla may technically only have half a heart, but in spirit, she has enough heart to fill an entire …

February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children Blog Heart Month Cardiology Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping. It may not be something you expect to happen in children, but it can. …

How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope Blog Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Anxiety-related conditions among children and young adults are on the rise. Dr. Chelsea Tobin is a pediatric psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she …

Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears Blog Child Life Imaging Radiology This Kitten Scanner helps children understand scans and makes them feel more comfortable with imaging. Undergoing an MRI or CT scan , also known as a CAT scan, can be …

Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Blog Hematology Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Has your child been getting a lot of nosebleeds lately? Have you been noticing strange bruises? Most of the time, …

"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver Blog Liver Cancer Liver Transplant Organ Donation Transplant Hepatoblastoma Nash is strong. Just ask him, and he’ll flex his arm muscles and give you a big grin. He’ll even show you his belly scar, where just …

Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care Blog Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Dystonia is an often-misunderstood neurologic condition.  Dr. Michael Kruer , director of the …

Molly’s story: Empowering others after powering through cancer Patient Stories Cancer Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders   Molly’s warm and resilient spirit inspires those around her. Whether she’s playing with Legos or swimming with …

Her [heart] beat lives on Blog Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease Fetal Cardiology Palliative Care Phoenix Children’s Fetal Care Center Fetal Care One Baby’s Legacy Each morning before heading to work, Rachel listens to her baby girl’s heartbeat – a …