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.

Just What The Doctor Ordered Physician Connection: Spring 2007 Virtually any computer is now a potential workstation for you. With privacy protected software and a password, you may write any kind of order from your office, home or, of course, at CHOC.

CHOC, CHOC at Mission Install New Officers Physician Connection: Spring 2007 Our success depends on the professional commitment and dedication of our medical staff. We truly appreciate the countless hours these individuals have given to ensure our hospitals provide the highest quality of care available for Orange Countyﾒs children.

Dr. Bruner Presiding over OCMA Physician Connection: Fall 2006 Congratulations go to pediatrician Dawn L. Bruner, M.D., who began her one-year term as president of the Orange County Medical Association in mid-July.

Creating a World-Class Heart Institute at CHOC Making a Mark: October 2006 The Orange County community may already know about the excellence in cardiac care delivered at CHOCﾗthe only facility in the region specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cardiac patients. But now, Anthony C. Chang, M.D., MBA, medical director of the CHOC Heart Institute, wants the world to know.