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CHOC at Mission Hospital

We know that all parents want the best medical care for their children, that is easily accessible and conveniently located. That’s why we offer a top children’s hospital just for south Orange County families. CHOC at Mission Hospital is a separately licensed 54-bed “hospital within a hospital” on the fifth floor of Mission Hospital. It is the only children’s hospital in south Orange County, the surrounding coastal areas and north San Diego County.

South Orange County’s Only Children’s Hospital

Inside its doors, you’ll find a modern facility with comprehensive services, individualized care and personal attention for patients ranging from newborns to young adults. At CHOC at Mission Hospital, we offer:
  • A full medical staff, with physicians in virtually every pediatric specialty
  • An all-RN nursing staff
  • Hospitalists and neonatologists on site 24 hours a day
  • 24-bed Medical/Surgical Unit for children who need to be hospitalized while receiving care for an illness, injury or surgery.
  • 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) providing the highest level of care for critically ill and injured children
  • 22-bed, Level 3 NICU providing critical care for newborns, and neonatal care teams who can be present during high-risk births at Mission Hospital
  • State-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Sleep Center
  • Child life specialists to help minimize anxiety for young patients and their siblings, and to help them understand medical treatments
  • Pediatric emergency services and a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Ronald McDonald Family Room, sleep rooms and shower accommodations for families to stay the night with their child in the hospital
  • Additional shared services with Mission Hospital including rehabilitation services, surgical services, radiology and laboratory

Stories from CHOC at Mission Hospital

cute little child girl eating slice watermelon in the kitchen

Learn why fiber is key to kids’ health, from digestion to heart health. Find simple tips and tasty recipes to boost fiber in their diet.

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Panel discussions also were held on precision medicine, fairness in AI, precision management of psychiatric conditions, and other issues.

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11 Tips to prepare kids for summer travel

A pediatric psychologist shares expert tips to help prepare kids for summer travel, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable family vacation.

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Los expertos de CHOC ofrecen una descripción general de los efectos neurocognitivos tardíos del tratamiento del cáncer infantil para ayudar a los cuidadores a brindar un mejor apoyo a los pacientes.

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knee injury bandage

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are faster and easier to pedal than traditional bikes, making them increasingly popular with teens and young adults. Along with a rise in popularity, physicians at CHOC are witnessing a surge in e-bike injuries. Dr. John Schlechter, pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and fracture care for children and adolescents […]

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Cardiac MRI

The new study is an example of how CHOC and UCLA Health are transforming the way cardiac care is being delivered in Southern California.

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