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These are real-life CHOC stories featuring our doctors, nurses, associates and patients. These dramatic profiles offer glimpses into the complex world of pediatric medicine and underscore how CHOC provides the most advanced medical care for Orange County’s critically ill or injured children.



Sheila

Sheila
All in a Day?s Work for Orthopaedic Nurse Sheila Dunning


Sarah

Sarah
An ordinary trip to the grocery store becomes an extraordinary experience for a CHOC nurse - and one frantic mother


Brady

Brady
NICU Graduate Continues to Reach New Milestones


Ruth

Ruth
Ruth McCarty addresses the whole mind, body and spirit of the patient through the use of alternative therapies.


Susan

Susan
"Joining the nursing team at CHOC at Mission was an easy decision to make based on CHOC's reputation in the nursing community."


Denise

Denise
Nurse sets the pace for career, and life, at CHOC.


Ron

Ron
"From the first time I cared for a young child and was able to calm his fears and make the "hurt" go away, I was hooked."


Carol

Carol
In 1968, it was an honor to wear a nurse's cap. But Carol honored her patients even more.


Danny

Danny
Danny Allan, RN, Brings Experience as a Patient to his Role as a CHOC Caregiver


Marilyn

Marilyn
"The most important reason I'm still in nursing and at CHOC after twenty-five years is that I love what I do."


Wayne

Wayne
Occupational therapist Wayne Centra gives patients the power of karate.


Gene

Gene
As a father and a second-generation male nurse, Gene Paredes enjoys educating new dads.


Janelle

Janelle
Grateful for the care she received at CHOC, Janelle is even more grateful to be an employee!


Christine

Christine
For CHOC OICU Charge Nurse Christine Magnus, the battle for her life led her to a new calling.


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