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Phoenix Children’s was a proud sponsor of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s recent Arizona Take Steps 2023 event. Clinicians and team members representing Phoenix Children’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program were on hand to connect with local IBD community members, offering helpful information and giveaways.

Phoenix Children’s was a proud sponsor of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s recent Arizona Take Steps 2023 event. Clinicians and team members representing Phoenix Children’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program were on hand to connect with local IBD community members, offering helpful information and giveaways.
Congratulations to DAISY award winner, Jaedyn Daniels, RN, who has been recognized for providing exceptional family-centered patient care on the 9th floor of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas Campus. One patient family said, “She was the best nurse we could have had and was a blessing when we needed it most. She truly cared for our daughter.”

Congratulations to DAISY award winner, Jaedyn Daniels, RN, who has been recognized for providing exceptional family-centered patient care on the 9th floor of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Thomas Campus. One patient family said, “She was the best nurse we could have had and was a blessing when we needed it most. She truly cared for our daughter.”
Phoenix Children’s had strong representation at the 2023 PAS Meeting. Clinicians representing key service lines, like neonatology, and several fellowships within our graduate medical education program, led a wide range of sessions and poster presentations during the week-long conference.

Phoenix Children’s had strong representation at the 2023 PAS Meeting. Clinicians representing key service lines, like neonatology, and several fellowships within our graduate medical education program, led a wide range of sessions and poster presentations during the week-long conference.
Chris Lessner, a certified athletic trainer at Phoenix Children’s, was recently awarded Park University's BESPY award for staff excellence during their second annual Buccaneer’s Excellence in Sports Performance banquet. Chris serves as their head athletic trainer and was recognized for his dedication and efforts in helping establish and operate the university’s highly successful athletic training program.

Chris Lessner, a certified athletic trainer at Phoenix Children’s, was recently awarded Park University's BESPY award for staff excellence during their second annual Buccaneer’s Excellence in Sports Performance banquet. Chris serves as their head athletic trainer and was recognized for his dedication and efforts in helping establish and operate the university’s highly successful athletic training program.
Phoenix Children’s sends a heartfelt thanks to every nurse across our health system. Rhonda Thompson, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient care services, shared this message with the more than 1,700 nurses who ensure a positive experience for every child and family who enter one of our many health care facilities in the Valley: “Nurses are the heart of our health system. Our nurses are integral to our mission to advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. We are grateful for our talented and selfless team of nurses — who truly make a difference.”

Phoenix Children’s sends a heartfelt thanks to every nurse across our health system. Rhonda Thompson, chief nursing officer and senior vice president of patient care services, shared this message with the more than 1,700 nurses who ensure a positive experience for every child and family who enter one of our many health care facilities in the Valley: “Nurses are the heart of our health system. Our nurses are integral to our mission to advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. We are grateful for our talented and selfless team of nurses — who truly make a difference.”
Congratulations to Ryan Yeager, Phoenix Children’s vice president of finance, who was recently recognized at the Financial Executives International Arizona’s 2023 Controller of the Year awards ceremony! Ryan demonstrates exceptional leadership. Beyond his work to empower his staff and create a culture of innovation, he has introduced transformative tools, processes and systems that have resulted in fiscal management that meets the evolving needs of our expanding health system.

Congratulations to Ryan Yeager, Phoenix Children’s vice president of finance, who was recently recognized at the Financial Executives International Arizona’s 2023 Controller of the Year awards ceremony! Ryan demonstrates exceptional leadership. Beyond his work to empower his staff and create a culture of innovation, he has introduced transformative tools, processes and systems that have resulted in fiscal management that meets the evolving needs of our expanding health system.
Phoenix Children’s division chief of orthopedics and sports medicine, Dr. Matthew Halanski, shared his clinical, research and leadership expertise to moderate a general session at POSNA's 2023 annual meeting, a premier event that brings together pediatric orthopedic clinicians from throughout North America.

Phoenix Children’s division chief of orthopedics and sports medicine, Dr. Matthew Halanski, shared his clinical, research and leadership expertise to moderate a general session at POSNA's 2023 annual meeting, a premier event that brings together pediatric orthopedic clinicians from throughout North America.
Dr. Christina Conrad (right), a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, has been named medical director, and Theresa Asta (left), RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager of Phoenix Children's freestanding emergency department (ED) opening in Avondale in July 2023. The freestanding ED will be staffed with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists with the necessary training and expertise to care for critically ill babies, kids and teens.

Phoenix Children's Names Clinical Leadership Team for Freestanding Emergency Department at Avondale Campus | Phoenix Children's Hospital
Clinicians representing Phoenix Children’s pediatric radiology fellowship program are spreading the word! Through our ACGME-accredited program, fellows have the opportunity to receive cutting-edge training in all areas of pediatric radiology, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, plain film, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, and neuroradiology.

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Clinicians representing dermatology at Phoenix Children’s recently attended the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) annual conference in our home town of Phoenix. Information shared and gained will enable our team to continue promoting excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and energy-based technologies. Pictured left to right: Dr. Fatmah Alzahrani, Dr. Elizabeth Dupuy, Kayla Haugen, RN, and Kirstie Marnelos, RN.

Clinicians representing dermatology at Phoenix Children’s recently attended the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) annual conference in our home town of Phoenix. Information shared and gained will enable our team to continue promoting excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and energy-based technologies. Pictured left to right: Dr. Fatmah Alzahrani, Dr. Elizabeth Dupuy, Kayla Haugen, RN, and Kirstie Marnelos, RN.