Monthly Archives: April 2014

Ear Infections: Why Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer

April 17, 2014 by in category Kids Health

Middle ear infections are one of the most common of all childhood infections. Half of all children will have a middle ear infection by their first birthday. But did you know that not every ear infection needs to be treated with antibiotics? Parents have long been used to the idea of treating every ear infection […]

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From Cancer Battle to Olympic Dream: Nicole’s Story

April 14, 2014 by in category Be Inspired, Patient Stories

Every four years, all eyes focus on the best athletes in the world as they compete in the Olympics and Paraolympics. This year in Sochi, Russia, a former patient of Primary Children’s Hospital represented the U.S. and realized her Olympic dream–something that would have seemed improbable years ago. Nicole Roundy’s journey to the Paralympics began […]

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How to Choose a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

April 11, 2014 by in category Incredible Care

Excellent pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons are confident, precise, and have technical ability, sound judgment, and can solve complex problems quickly under pressure. The best surgeons have expertise that comes from performing hundreds of open heart and other heart surgeries each year, ranging from the correction of simple heart defects to major repairs of the most complex […]

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Why We’re One of the Top Ranked Hospitals for Children’s Heart Care

April 7, 2014 by in category Incredible Care

The Heart Center at Primary Children’s Hospital is a premier provider of heart care for children in the West, and treats patients referred from across the country. We provide the highest level of integrated care and treatment to patients with congenital heart disease. Collectively, our team has more than 40 physicians and surgeons, as well as more […]

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Leveraging the Latest Technology in Children’s Heart Care

April 3, 2014 by in category Incredible Care

Did you know that nationwide, 25% of patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) receive shocks they don’t need. These are called “inappropriate shocks.” The Heart Center at Primary Children’s Hospital believes that number is far too high. We strongly adhere to the hospital’s mission to put “The Child First and Always.” That’s why we’re continually refining our […]

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Improving Heart Transplants in Children

April 3, 2014 by in category Incredible Care

It wasn’t that long ago when the very concept of transferring a heart from one person to another was considered pure science fiction. Of course, today heart transplants are successfully performed on a regular basis. This doesn’t mean that heart transplant surgery and the challenges faced during recovery are considered routine—far from it. A family […]

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