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COVID-19 Resource Center

Phoenix Children's remains committed to keeping you and your family safe. In fact, many of the precautions put into place are still in use to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

HEALTH CENTER
Pregnancy & Newborns

Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery.

Children's Health

You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities.

    QUIZZES

    Infections of the middle ear, called otitis media, seem to be a common badge of childhood. Seventy-five percent of children experience at least one episode of otitis media by their birthday. How much do you know about this illness?

    Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.

      VIDEOS

      Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the knee. In this condition, the slippery cartilage that covers the ends of bones in knee joint wears down. This video also explores a treatment option called a fixed knee replacement.