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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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From SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio — Helping kids cope with COVID-19 anxiety - April 1, 2020
A CHOC Children's psychologist offers advice to parents on how they can help their children cope with anxiety surrounding COVID-19.
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Diets and parenting: If mom, dad follow a regimen, what should the kids eat? - March 26, 2020
If Mom and Dad are dieting, what about the kids? Should they also follow these diets, or do growing children need a more balanced diet?
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How much of a risk does the coronavirus pose to children? - March 24, 2020
Data on the novel coronavirus currently has shown very few cases of serious illness or death in children and young adults, but experts say that doesn’t mean they’re immune or will not become infected.
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Scientists use CRISPR gene editing inside a person’s body: Why that’s significant - March 15, 2020
CRISPR is a sort of “molecular scissors” that allows scientists to cut out and insert custom genetic code into DNA strands.
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Can elderberry treat the flu? - March 3, 2020
Supplement use should never override your pediatrician’s medical advice.
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CHOC Children’s names new chief scientific officer - March 3, 2020
As a testament to CHOC commitment to research and finding new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, CHOC has appointed renowned physician and research scientist Dr. Terence Sanger as its vice president for research and chief scientific officer.
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How to treat neurological conditions with physical therapy - January 31, 2020
Physical therapy helps people improve their movement. You may think of physical therapy as something you use after a sports injury or after certain types of surgery. However, physical therapy helps with a variety of health issues.
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When can kids make their own breakfast? Here’s what the experts say - January 31, 2020
With the caveat that every kid develops on their own timeline, there are some general ages to keep in mind for breakfast duties.
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Nurse’s hospital stay inspired her career - January 30, 2020
CHOC nurse manager Lisa Turni shares how having surgery as a teenager would ultimately inspire her career path.
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Honor kids’ feelings about deaths of Kobe Bryant and the 3 children killed in crash, psychologists say - January 30, 2020
Young people may need help as they navigate grief over the deaths of the Lakers legend and eight others, including three children, who perished Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas.
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CHOC Children’s names new chief information security officer - January 28, 2020
CHOC Children’s has named longtime information security leader Tony Lakin as its chief information security officer.
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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Thompson Autism Center - January 24, 2020
New center expands the region’s capacity to serve children with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County to open new autism center - January 23, 2020
From The Daily Pilot – A new $9.5-million autism center at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County will use a holistic approach to help children and young adults with autism and other developmental disorders.
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County to open one-of-a-kind Thompson Autism Center - January 21, 2020
From ABC7 – Children's Hospital of Orange County is preparing to open a one-of-a kind autism center that provides multiple resources and support services under one roof.
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CHOC’s new Thompson Autism Center is ready to open - January 17, 2020
From The Orange County Register – A new $9.5 million autism center at CHOC Children’s will allow kids easily unsettled by new places to remain in its familiar, calming environment while their doctors come to them.
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Kimberly Chavalas Cripe Elected Chair of Children’s Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees - January 8, 2020
CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA).
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CHOC receives $8 million to advance research for rare disorder - January 7, 2020
An $8 million gift from the Foundation of Caring will help CHOC Children’s advance research for Pompe disease, a rare lysosomal storage disorder.
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Most influential: Meet Orange County’s 100 top influencers for 2019 - December 26, 2019
Influencers make their marks in Orange County in myriad ways.
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Final exams, college essays, family pressures: Here are 6 ways to help your teen manage stress - December 16, 2019
While there’s no research specifically looking at teens and holiday stress, there is some evidence that teens may be more susceptible to stress in general.
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Ducks boost the spirits of young patients with holiday visit to CHOC - December 14, 2019
Players made room-to-room visits, delivered Wild Wingers Kids Club kits and played some Hockey in the Hallway with the kids.
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Is this typical toddler behavior or a sign of something more serious? - December 13, 2019
Many parents are aware some of the biggest challenges that come with raising kids happen in the first few years.
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William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation donates $2 million to CHOC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - December 4, 2019
The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation has donated $2 million to CHOC's NICU, bringing its support of CHOC’s neonatal services to $7 million.
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A personal journey: How a healer became healed | The life of Dr. Mary Zupanc, pediatric neurologist - November 26, 2019
This is a story of a young girl who was told that she could not become a physician, but went on to become a great leader in the field of pediatric neurology. The story covers her own personal healing from a near-death situation.
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CHOC Children’s Receives Transformational Gift from Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Care - November 20, 2019
CHOC has received a transformational gift from the Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation to enhance and expand its pediatric mental health system of care.
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