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Phoenix Children’s has achieved Sanctuary Certification, awarded by the Andrus Sanctuary Institute. This latest designation recognizes our unwavering commitment to providing patient families and healthcare team members with evidence-based trauma-informed care and support. Embedding the principles of the Sanctuary® Model into our daily practices enables us to promote healing, resiliency and recovery for all who enter our doors.
Physician-researchers at Phoenix Children’s have pioneered utilizing the esophageal string test (EST), a minimally invasive tool for effectively monitoring chronic esophageal disease in children — without requiring anesthesia. As one of the few pediatric health systems in the nation to leverage this tool, we can offer a sedation-free testing alternative in an outpatient setting when checking inflammation in children diagnosed with esophageal conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Result: Improved patient experience, disease management and clinical outcomes. Pictured: Dr. Shauna Schroeder, co-medical director of Phoenix Children’s Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic
Phoenix Children’s Emergency Base Hospital Operations team participated in the first-ever Phoenix Fire Department “PFD Experience.” Our clinical team had the opportunity to meet with new firefighter recruits and introduce them to the only children's hospital in Arizona designated as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Base Hospital by the Arizona Dept. of Health Services.
Grand Canyon University shared Alexis Ruiz’s amazing journey of pursuing two life goals: Becoming a world champion archer and scoring her dream job as a pediatric nurse at Phoenix Children’s, where she once was a patient.
Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix published research study findings in JAMA Pediatrics on the use of genetic testing to more effectively identify specific interventions that improve care for children with cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability. Read more about this breakthrough research led by Dr. Michael Kruer, a pediatric neurologist and human geneticist at Phoenix Children’s.
David Higginson, executive vice president and chief innovation officer for Phoenix Children’s, has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's top chief innovation officers to know in 2024. David is recognized for his leadership in groundbreaking developments that advance pediatric care, patient outcomes and clinical operations — while effectively managing our health system’s extensive growth.
Each year, Phoenix Children’s recognizes medical assistants (MAs) and technicians throughout our health system who provide exceptional patient care and outstanding support to colleagues. Join us in congratulating the winners of our 6th annual MA & Tech Week awards: 𝗠𝘆𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀, 𝗠𝗔 (left): Exceptional Preceptor 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼. 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵. (center): Respected Leader 𝗗𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇, 𝗺𝗲𝗱. & 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘁. (not pictured): Champion for Change 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘇, 𝗠𝗔 (right): Extraordinary Team Player
For the 12th consecutive year, Phoenix Children’s International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) earned the IBCLC Care Award, presented by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). Our specialized consultants provide expert and compassionate care to patient families throughout their breastfeeding journey. Our team also leads quality improvement projects and supports staff members to ensure we deliver quality care based on national recommendations and expert guidelines. Pictured (left to right) are our award-winning IBCLCs: Michelle Weller, Jackie Severson, Carey Miller, Traci Hall, Ramona Aguirre and Lina Bublys (not pictured: Nicki Mitchell).
Pictured: Phoenix Children’s Chest Wall Center team, comprised of some of North America’s top pectus excavatum surgeons. Thanks to their skills and expertise, our chest wall center is considered a national destination pectus excavatum program for children. When not providing patient care, our highly specialized clinical team educates surgeons worldwide on innovative techniques to address various chest wall conditions. Left to right/top to bottom: Dr. J. Craig Egan, Dr. Benjamin Padilla (center’s co-medical director), Dr. Mark Molitor, Kristin Rassam (PA-C), Elisa Olivas (med. asst.), nurse Rebeca Verduzco Padilla, Dr. Lisa McMahon (center’s medical director), Desiree Gamboa (med. asst.), Dr. Patrick McGovern and Dr. David Notrica. Not pictured: Dr. Juan Acosta, Dr. Jae-O Bae, Dr. Jason Fraser, Dr. Ramin Jamshidi, Dr. Justin Lee and Dr. Daniel Ostlie
For the fourth straight year, Phoenix Children’s has been named one of Healthiest Employers' Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! We remain committed to providing exceptional health and wellness programming that meets the diverse needs of our ever-expanding healthcare team.
