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Laguna Beach native goes from patient at CHOC Children’s to spending time as intern - October 2, 2020

COVID-19 prompted CHOC interns to learn virtually. One student is familiar with the hospital because he'd once been a patient.
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Everything you need to know about 9-month sleep regression - September 21, 2020

Sleep regressions look different every time and for every child. However, most regressions are associated with a developmental milestone or leap.
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14-Year-Old Girl Survives Coronavirus After 57 Days in Calif. Hospital: ‘COVID Is Not a Joke’ - September 18, 2020

A California teen is speaking out about the importance of taking COVID-19 seriously after she spent nearly two months at CHOC fighting for her life.
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An innovative hospital internship approach during COVID-19 - September 15, 2020

While many internship programs have been halted worldwide due to COVID-19, canceling the MI3 internship was simply not an option, organizers say.
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CHOC Children’s Emergency Nurse Earns National Recognition for Excellence - September 14, 2020

CHOC nurse Lisa Chambers recognized for excellence in emergency nursing.
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20 bold predictions for health IT in the next 5 years - September 11, 2020

Adam Gold, chief technology officer at CHOC Children's, joins other healthcare executives in sharing bold predictions about the future of health IT.
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Children’s hospital throws socially distanced prom for cancer patients - August 21, 2020

A look inside the 19th annual CHOC Children’s Oncology Ball presented by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
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Face shields vs. face masks: What’s the best COVID-19 protection for kids? - August 20, 2020

Face shields alone can’t protect against COVID-19, but when worn together with a face mask, they provide an added layer of protection.
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Kids’ vaccination rates have plummeted — Here’s what that means for the fall - August 12, 2020

Falling vaccination rates threaten the herd immunity Americans have built against certain deadly diseases.
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OC pediatric COVID-19 rate shows signs of slowing down despite increase in cases - August 12, 2020

There may be signs of a possible decrease in the rate of COVID-19 infection in pediatric cases in Orange County.
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13 cute and creepy Halloween face masks for kids that will also protect them - August 12, 2020

While Halloween costume masks can’t protect against the coronavirus, you can buy festive cloth coverings that do.
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CHOC Children’s Hospital Earns 2020 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award - August 5, 2020

The Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department at CHOC Children's Hospital was recognized for exceptional, innovative performance.
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Yet another study finds vaccine are safe - July 28, 2020

Vaccines remain a "remarkably safe" way to protect human health, thanks to a rigorous system of safety monitoring that continues after approval, a new review shows.
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SoCal school leaders encouraged by CDC guidelines for reopening schools during pandemic - July 24, 2020

A CHOC Children's pediatrician discusses reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CHOC Children’s reports increase in COVID-19 cases, mostly among school-aged children - July 22, 2020

Doctors at CHOC Children's say over the last couple of months, they've seen COVID-19 cases double every couple weeks.
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Active treatment - July 21, 2020

Regular exercise may help mitigate the lingering psychological impact of childhood cancer.
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CHOC recognized as one of nation’s best children’s hospitals - June 16, 2020

CHOC Children’s is one of a select group of pediatric facilities nationwide to have been ranked today as a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Corona family recounts son’s hospital visit for appendicitis amid COVID fears - June 15, 2020

One teen's swift journey from nurse hotline to telehealth to emergent surgery for appendicitis at CHOC Children's amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Homeward Bound: CHOC Children’s Thompson Autism Center - June 15, 2020

From Healthcare Design – CHOC wanted to design a centralized facility to raise awareness, support, interventions, assessment, therapy, education and research for children and families affected by ASD.
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This COVID-19 practice: Your neurologist can see you now. Practices open amid lingering coronavirus concerns - June 4, 2020

While serving scores of patients via telehealth in socially distant times, neurologists foresee the challenges of reopening their offices before the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
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Women in Healthcare 2020: Dr. Jasjit Singh - June 1, 2020

Dr. Jasjit Singh, medical director of infection prevention and control at CHOC Children's, is named to Coast Magazine's annual list based on reader nominations.
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Erick Herrscher joins CHOC Children’s as director, Hyundai Cancer Institute - June 1, 2020

Working in partnership with hospital and physician leaders, Herrscher will be responsible for advancing CHOC as a leading destination for cutting-edge cancer care for children and young adults. 
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When to worry about a child’s stomachache, according to experts - April 29, 2020

Children tend to get stomachaches often. How can parents know if something is seriously wrong, or if it's just a run-of-the-mill pain that will go away on its own?
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Doctors worry fear of coronavirus is keeping children from getting care - April 28, 2020

Dr. Golden and other doctors want parents to use telehealth if they can, but they're also urging everyone to stay on the vaccination schedule.
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Virtual pet therapy, a floor for potential cases: How children’s hospitals responded to coronavirus - April 28, 2020

“What worries us most is that families are afraid to come seek appropriate care,” Dr. Andreeff said. “If we’re not vaccinating our kids on time, that might be worse for our pediatric population than coronavirus.”
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