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PT Month Showcase​

October 23, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

In honor of PT Month, we asked one of our VIVA therapists to share her perspective on Physical Therapy.  Katlyn Berry, PT, DPT is an experienced physical therapist that has worked with VIVA for the past 3 years and has had her career in treating pediatric patients.October 8, 2020 |Categories: News | Tags: News

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) theme for this year’s PT Month is “Choose PT” and encourages sharing information about the benefits of physical therapy and the importance of exercise and movement. Physical activity is critically important to one’s health and well-being.

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October is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month!​

October 8, 2020 |Categories: News | Tags: News

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) theme for this year’s PT Month is “Choose PT” and encourages sharing information about the benefits of physical therapy and the importance of exercise and movement. Physical activity is critically important to one’s health and well-being.

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The death of George Floyd was a terrible tragedy.​

June 3, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

The death of George Floyd was a terrible tragedy. It rightfully triggered cries throughout our country and world for justice. We grieve with our country after his death, as we did with the similar tragic deaths of African Americans before him. Until our country takes responsibility for the past, and commits to a future with equality and justice, the list of names may never end. The systemic racism and inequality which has long plagued our country must be stopped.

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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!​

May 29, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

MEET MAURA Where did you grow-up and what is special about your hometown? Maura grew up in Tucson, Arizona. Her parents are both professors at U of A. Tucson has a small-town feel, even though it is a big city. She grew up with both the desert and the mountains.

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April is National Occupational Therapy (OT) Month​

April 28, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

As April comes to a close, we wanted to once again thank our fabulous Occupational Therapists who make an impact in our patients' lives every day! Our very own, Stephanie Hill, OTR has provided us with a very informative article to share!

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PATIENT CARE AND COVID-19​

March 27, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

PROVIDING CARE IN A HOME WHERE SOMEONE IS HAVING SYMPTOMS - Ensure person with symptoms is self-isolated in the home - Self-Assess for any symptoms (Temp >99.5, shortness of breath, cough, aches/pain)

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Coronavirus Information​

March 4, 2020 | Categories: News | Tags: News

As healthcare providers it is important for us to stay up to date with ongoing issues that may affect our own health and how we care for our patients. With the news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreading, Viva Pediatrics is committed to ensuring our staff and patients remain safe.

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It was never hard for me to take care of her, but I felt tired. That’s when the doctor referred my daughter to VIVA Pediatrics and they were for my daughter, a hope and a magnificent quality of life. I now have a nurse I consider part of my family."

-Beatriz