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Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital's Dr. David Adelson and Dr. Angus Wilfong were recently interviewed by Becker's Hospital Review regarding the stigma of epilepsy. Additionally, the article details the pioneering surgeries we're performing that could eventually lead to a cure. Read the article: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQLcZ
Breaking the stigma surrounding epilepsy: How surgery can cure the disorder
The Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Epilepsy Program is an active participant in making new drug therapies for epilepsy available for children by participating in drug development trials. Researchers are also using state of the art EEG methods to diagnose seizures in the intensive care units. In addition, we’re active in training medical students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians to provide the highest possible standard of care for children with epilepsy. We are also active with patient outcome research following surgical treatment. This includes evaluating the impact of surgery on seizure frequency, neuropsychological functioning, and quality of life. Read more about our research program: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQurl
Employee Spotlight: Julia Maraston, Administrative Assistant, Marketing & Communications. If you've ever called the Marketing & Communications Department, you've heard Julia Maraston's sweet voice. Or you may have heard it when you were put on hold. Born in England and growing up in Canada, Julia radiates with laughter and compassion. After winning her green card in a lottery, she and her husband, Greg, were able to immigrate to America. After bouncing around from state to state due to Greg's job (and a stop to play the Price is Right), she ended up in Arizona and at Phoenix Children's.
Employee Spotlight: Julia Maraston, Administrative Assistant, Marketing & Communications. If you've ever called the Marketing & Communications Department, you've heard Julia Maraston's sweet voice. Or you may have heard it when you were put on hold. Born in England and growing up in Canada, Julia radiates with laughter and compassion. After winning her green card in a lottery, she and her husband, Greg, were able to immigrate to America. After bouncing around from state to state due to Greg's job (and a stop to play the Price is Right), she ended up in Arizona and at Phoenix Children's.
Three Clinical Managers go to Washington for AONE Fellowship. Kristin Niehoff, manager, clinical service, NICU, Gwen Jones, manager, clinical service, medsurg neuro-ortho, and Allison Richins, manager, periop business ops, were selected for a one-year nursing management fellowship through the American Organization of Nurse Executives. As part of the fellowship, they traveled to Washington, DC in October meet with three congressmen.
Three Clinical Managers go to Washington for AONE Fellowship. Kristin Niehoff, manager, clinical service, NICU, Gwen Jones, manager, clinical service, medsurg neuro-ortho, and Allison Richins, manager, periop business ops, were selected for a one-year nursing management fellowship through the American Organization of Nurse Executives. As part of the fellowship, they traveled to Washington, DC in October meet with three congressmen.
Our Chaplin hosted Trivia from our interactive broadcast studio for kids in their hospital rooms through CLZTV, the hospital's own closed circuit TV network. The Child Life Zone at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a state-of-the-art play area that provides an escape for patients and their families from daily life in the hospital. This 3,800 square foot, procedure-free area gives our patients a safe place to forget about being in the hospital for a little while and just be kids. The Child Life Zone is made possible by a generous endowment from Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation. Click here to learn more: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQuEg
The Child Life Zone
Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) is a neuromodulation option where surgically implanted electrodes in the area of the seizure focus and then connect them to a device implanted in the skull under the scalp. Leads from the device constantly monitor brainwaves, looking for activity that may lead to a seizure. The RNS sends pulses that instantly disrupt impending seizures and normalize brainwaves, often before the patient feels any symptoms. The RNS includes a remote monitor that collects data on brainwaves, seizure activity and patient progress. This information gives us a better understanding of our patients’ seizures, allowing us to design the best course of treatment. Read more about our comprehensive epilepsy program Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQudl
Epilepsy in Children, Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program, Seizures, Phoenix, Arizona
Page Bachman has joined Phoenix Children's as the new Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Bachman's depth of knowledge and experience in well-respected health organizations will provide Phoenix Children's with the experience, direction and sage advice needed to support a growing organization of nearly 5,000 employees and physicians. Welcome to the PCH family, Page!
Page Bachman has joined Phoenix Children's as the new Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Bachman's depth of knowledge and experience in well-respected health organizations will provide Phoenix Children's with the experience, direction and sage advice needed to support a growing organization of nearly 5,000 employees and physicians. Welcome to the PCH family, Page!
Phoenix Children's employees were able to visit with our dedicated dog volunteers! In partnership with Petsmart Charities, we provide an Animal-Assisted Therapy Program to patients and their families for therapeutic purposes. Scientific research has shown interaction with an animal can provide positive physical and emotional benefits. It can reduce stress levels and invoke a sense of well-being.
Phoenix Children's employees were able to visit with our dedicated dog volunteers! In partnership with Petsmart Charities, we provide an Animal-Assisted Therapy Program to patients and their families for therapeutic purposes. Scientific research has shown interaction with an animal can provide positive physical and emotional benefits. It can reduce stress levels and invoke a sense of well-being.
Our own Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital's neurosurgeon, Dr. Ruth Bristol, a member of the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center, which offers a team approach to children with craniosyonostosis and other skull anomalies, recently attended the International Society for Craniofacial Surgery. She and fellow PCH'er, Dr. Davinder Singh, division chief of plastic surgery, had several papers. Way to go, Dr. Bristol and Dr. Singh!
Our own Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital's neurosurgeon, Dr. Ruth Bristol, a member of the Barrow Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Center, which offers a team approach to children with craniosyonostosis and other skull anomalies, recently attended the International Society for Craniofacial Surgery. She and fellow PCH'er, Dr. Davinder Singh, division chief of plastic surgery, had several papers. Way to go, Dr. Bristol and Dr. Singh!
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s is the only pediatric hospital in Arizona and the Southwest, and one of only a handful of centers in the country, offering laser ablation for pediatric epilepsy and brain tumors. There are three key advantages to the procedure: 1. As one of the few center’s in the world with the capacity to provide resting-state MRI to target an epileptic focus, we have unmatched precision in identifying the affected area to treat and broaden the indications for its use 2. Precision in mapping the best possible pathway to the lesion to minimize contact with healthy parts of the brain 3. Precision in treating the actual lesion as the laser heats only the targeted area, significantly reducing negative impacts on brain functions (vision, movement, memory, language, learning) Read more about this groundbreaking new procedure: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQHhZ
Removing the "What Ifs" Around Epilepsy and Tumor Surgery