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Our survivorship program at Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) was recognized as a 2022 Survivorship Champion by Children’s Cancer Cause. This award is presented annually to a group, program or institution that is making significant advances in providing comprehensive life-long integrated care for survivors of pediatric cancers.
Survivor Programs
Dr. Wayne Franklin, co-director, Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care, who was presented ElevateMeD’s 2022 Breaking Barriers award for his work and dedication to positively impacting diversity in the field of medicine.
ElevateMeD Awards 2022 Breaking Barriers Award to Dr. Wayne Franklin - ElevateMeD
Congratulations to Brenda Strom, MSN, RN, CPN, clinical nurse in Phoenix Children’s hepatology division, who was named as one of March of Dimes Arizona’s 2022 Heroes in Action. Winning in the pediatric category, she was recognized for being an outstanding nurse who advocates for health of all moms and babies.
Congratulations to Brenda Strom, MSN, RN, CPN, clinical nurse in Phoenix Children’s hepatology division, who was named as one of March of Dimes Arizona’s 2022 Heroes in Action. Winning in the pediatric category, she was recognized for being an outstanding nurse who advocates for health of all moms and babies.
Ilce Alexander, injury prevention specialist at Phoenix Children’s (left) and HDR Inc. team members were on hand at the 2022 Franklin Community Fair, a free event hosted by Franklin Police & Fire High School. They helped raise awareness for home and sleep safety, and distributed 50 free home safety kits to community members. This is one of several safety programs Phoenix Children’s offers that support families with resources to promote children’s safety.
Ilce Alexander, injury prevention specialist at Phoenix Children’s (left) and HDR Inc. team members were on hand at the 2022 Franklin Community Fair, a free event hosted by Franklin Police & Fire High School. They helped raise awareness for home and sleep safety, and distributed 50 free home safety kits to community members. This is one of several safety programs Phoenix Children’s offers that support families with resources to promote children’s safety.
Meet the co-directors of Phoenix Children’s Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Program: Dr. Rajeev Bhatia, pulmonology dept. chief, and Dr. Pamela Griffiths, neonatologist — who were also among the presenters at our 2022 BPD conference.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Program
September 18, 2022 is our 39th anniversary! We have been privileged to serve the pediatric health care needs of our community for the past 39 years. And as our community grows, so do we. We’re continuing to expand throughout Arizona — adding new state-of-the-art facilities, growing our skilled clinical team and expanding the world-class programs we provide.
September 18, 2022 is our 39th anniversary! We have been privileged to serve the pediatric health care needs of our community for the past 39 years. And as our community grows, so do we. We’re continuing to expand throughout Arizona — adding new state-of-the-art facilities, growing our skilled clinical team and expanding the world-class programs we provide.
Pediatric providers, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are an important source of drowning prevention guidance for families. Phoenix Children’s invites providers to join a quality improvement study to measure and improve providers’ drowning prevention efforts, knowledge and resource-sharing during well-child visits. This study is conducted in partnership with Phoenix Children’s, Arizona State University, Michael Phelps Foundation and Salt River Project.
Pediatric Drowning Prevention Program
Registered nurses from Phoenix Children’s were well represented at March of Dimes Arizona’s Heroes in Action Nominee Night Reception. Many of our nurses were nominated across several categories — from pediatrics and leadership to education and research. At Phoenix Children’s, we appreciate our nursing team and are extremely proud of this year’s Heroes in Action finalists: ⭐Erin Banke, education and research (Pictured, left) ⭐Hannah Barry, pediatrics ⭐Jennifer Crawford, leadership (pictured, center) ⭐Karah Hedquist, pediatrics (pictured, right) ⭐Joy MacLeod, education and research ⭐Brenda Strom, pediatrics March of Dimes will announce their Heroes in Action winners on Sept. 20.
Registered nurses from Phoenix Children’s were well represented at March of Dimes Arizona’s Heroes in Action Nominee Night Reception. Many of our nurses were nominated across several categories — from pediatrics and leadership to education and research. At Phoenix Children’s, we appreciate our nursing team and are extremely proud of this year’s Heroes in Action finalists: ⭐Erin Banke, education and research (Pictured, left) ⭐Hannah Barry, pediatrics ⭐Jennifer Crawford, leadership (pictured, center) ⭐Karah Hedquist, pediatrics (pictured, right) ⭐Joy MacLeod, education and research ⭐Brenda Strom, pediatrics March of Dimes will announce their Heroes in Action winners on Sept. 20.
Thanks to medical advances, survival rates of children with cancer is at an all-time high. To help these warriors live their healthiest lives possible following treatment, Phoenix Children’s offers a survivor program. Made up of clinicians in oncology, endocrinology, cardiology, social work, psychology, nutrition and research, our team works closely to help patients best manage the long-term effects of cancer therapy.
Survivor Programs
Meet Ashanti Files, a registered nurse in Phoenix Children’s Center for Resilience and Wellbeing, and a poet laureate fellow of the Academy of American Poets. Thanks to her incredible skills and talent, Ashanti was awarded funding to further support the poetry-based programs and workshops she leads to help adolescents and teens in our community address mental health issues and concerns.
Meet Ashanti Files, a registered nurse in Phoenix Children’s Center for Resilience and Wellbeing, and a poet laureate fellow of the Academy of American Poets. Thanks to her incredible skills and talent, Ashanti was awarded funding to further support the poetry-based programs and workshops she leads to help adolescents and teens in our community address mental health issues and concerns.