Cox Communications, Tandberg, Med-RT Solutions team up to make CHOC Patientﾒs wish a reality Making a Mark: October 2008 When a high school senior was hospitalized at CHOC last spring, he had a wish: to be able to watch his high school graduation that he was unable to attend.

Did you know? Remarkable Things: 2008

Making a Mark Kid's Health: Fall 2007 Four years ago, a trip to the pediatricianﾒs office became a turning point in the lives of the Torres family. Steve and Gina Torres took their youngest son Zachary, then age 2, in for what appeared to be a lingering cold. CHOC pediatrician Maureen Downes, M.D., ran a blood test during the office visit. When she saw the results, Zachary didnﾒt go home that day ﾗ he went straight to CHOC.

Young Burn Victim Beats the Odds After Being Given a 10 Percent Chance of Survival On The Mark: September 2007 Active, happy, strong-willed and independent easily describe little Jace Rodriguez, even after one unthinkable spring morning.

Wal-Mart Celebrates 20 Years of Children's Miracle Network On The Mark: September 2007 On May 31, Wal-Mart celebrated 20 years of giving to Childrenﾒs Miracle Network with a party at Orange store #2546. The honoree of the day was ﾓMiracle Childﾔ Sophia Colby, who was celebrating her third birthday.

Spotlight: Richard Mungo, D.D.S. Physician Connection: Spring 2007 He wages a daily battle against gummy bears, sugary drinks and other tooth-destroying snacks. Richard Mungo, D.D.S., typically spends his Fridays in the CHOC operating room treating patients whose average age is 18 months.

CHOC Program Offers Alternative Medicine Making a Mark: October 2006 Patients at CHOC in Orange and Mission Viejo are offered alternative medicine treatments as part of their doctorﾒs care...

Four-Legged Friends Bring Smiles to CHOC Patients and Staff Making a Mark: October 2006 The frightened little girl sitting in the ER was clutching her broken arm and crying inconsolably, but then something wonderful happened. Mort walked in and put his paws on her lapﾗand within moments her tears stopped and her face was transformed by a big smile.

CHOC Kids Get a Kick Out Of Karate Making a Mark: October 2006 Regular occupational therapy, even with a therapist as energetic and enthusiastic as Wayne Centra, is not always a favorite activity for young patients. Yet, when Wayne developed a karate program at CHOC, patients couldnﾒt wait to get into the rehabilitation gym!

CHOC Patient Connect: Keeping Patients Connected to What's Important in Life On The Mark: September 2006 Wireless technology allows CHOC patients to easily connect with family and friends.

Did You Know? Remarkable Things: 2006