A Provider’s Perspective

Articles and videos by our DMG providers to help you manage the health of you and your family.

Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

By Lyn Hughes, BSDH, RDHAP   Imagine you are a child…
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‘To make her better, I have to torture her’

As a parent of a child with health, developmental and/or behavioral differences, you become more than a parent- you are an advocate, a champion and your child’s loudest voice. Here’s three tips to help you and your child’s health and quality of life. And, never forget that your child’s care team at DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is here to support you every step of the way.
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Coping with the Holidays After Involuntary Family Separation

by Sarah Anderson, PhD This holiday season will…
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Three Tips for Parents of Children with Differences

As a parent of a child with health, developmental and/or behavioral differences, you become more than a parent- you are an advocate, a champion and your child’s loudest voice. Here’s three tips to help you and your child’s health and quality of life. And, never forget that your child’s care team at DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services is here to support you every step of the way.
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Creighton University Building New Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix

Leaders of Creighton University, joined by Governor Doug Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams, held a news conference this morning to reveal plans to build a nearly $100 million health sciences campus at Park Central in midtown Phoenix...
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New Hires, Promotions and Appointments

Jacqueline A. Chadwick, M.D., has assumed the position of founding executive director of the Creighton University-Arizona Health Education Alliance. The Alliance seeks to expand and improve health care education...
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Innovative use of EMR helps identify more Make-A-Wish kids

Make-A-Wish Arizona, the local chapter of the international wish-granting organization, and District Medical Group(DMG) are piloting a unique referral process to increase life-changing wish opportunities...
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Winners of 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards are honored

A celebratory crowd filled the ballroom at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Thursday night to honor the finalists and winners of the 2018 Healthcare Leadership Awards...
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Engaging Children with Spina Bifida for Increased Mobility

SCOOOT provides an early experience of independence for kids with mobility challenges. It frees them to explore their home, play, chase and race friends and siblings without any help...
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Make-A-Wish Arizona and District Medical Group to increase wishes for kids

The “Medical Champions” program was created by DMG using their electronic medical records (EMR) system to better identify and track children with critical illnesses who would qualify for a wish experience...
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Children’s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Physical Therapy Department Spotlight

Pediatric physical therapy benefits children and their families/caregivers by promoting activity and participation in everyday routines, increasing functional independence, improving strength and endurance...
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A Spotlight on DMG Pediatrics

DMG Pediatrics is a strong partner with Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) and MIHS in training resident physicians, and for many years it has been known as the PCH/MMC Pediatric Residency Program...