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Jamming at JAM: Sharing Care at Juvenile Arthritis March
The day started with Charles Dias, a PHS kid, starting this year’s Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM). He sounded an empty air horn, so he improvised and ended up yelling...
Medicaid for Children
Are you eligible for health coverage—yet unable to afford the premiums? In Minnesota, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, offer free or low-cost health coverage to...
Bowling to Benefit Kids
PHS helps raise money for U of M’ s Amplatz Children’s Hospital At PHS, we help kids thrive every day—usually in their homes. But last week, staffers carried out...
Adaptive Sports Programs for Medically Complex Kids
“Yes, you can,” parents and caregivers can tell medically complex kids. ‘Yes’ to playing baseball, soccer, golf, scuba—and a little downhill skiing when the season’s right. PHS continually sees...
Prevent Infection with Proper Surface Cleaning
Bacteria are lurking in your home — in the places where you and your family spend most of your time. Surface areas can become contaminated in any number of...
John’s Troubleshooting Tip of the Month: Stationary Suction Machine, Low or No Suction
PHS understands how stressful it can be when a piece of equipment isn’t working properly, and we want to help resolve any issues as soon as possible for you....
One year later: PHS’s Medical Director reports on his role in helping to keep kids thriving at home
Like PHS’s kids, Dr. Roy Maynard transitioned from the hospital to join the ranks of PHS. In January 2010, he became the PHS on-site Medical Director—bringing 18 years of...
Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly Recall
Triad, manufacturer of sterile lubricating jelly, recently contacted PHS to tell us they are concerned that some of their lubricating jelly product that recently shipped, may, in fact, not...