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CHOC to hold prom night for teens battling cancer and for post-treatment survivors - June 14, 2018

In an effort to support teens undergoing cancer treatment and post-treatment survivors, the hospital has been holding a prom for the past 16 years.
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Want Your Child To Eat (Almost) Everything? There Is A Way - June 11, 2018

"It's hard as a parent to go to work, to make money, to come home to try to put together a dinner really fast and serve it to your kid and then they don't touch it," says Dr. Eric Ball.
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Coping With Cancer - June 8, 2018

"There comes a point where you have to do things for yourself and choose to be positive."
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What You Need to Know About Taking a Child to Therapy - June 1, 2018

This post will hopefully explain any questions you might have about taking a child to see a therapist thanks to the expert advice of Dr. Carlos Konishi Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist at CHOC Children’s.
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CHOC and Thompson Foundation Announce New Autism Center - April 25, 2018

The Thompson Autism Center at CHOC will be devoted to evaluating children as early as possible to promote better outcomes; engaging children whose behaviors diminish quality of life for them and their families; and establishing a long-term support system for children with complex care needs
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CHOC Children’s Honored as a National Leader in Employee Engagement - April 20, 2018

CHOC Children’s has been awarded the Advisory Board 2018 Workplace of the Year Award.  The annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement.  CHOC is one of only 20 organizations to receive the award.
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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Mental Health Inpatient Center - March 27, 2018

The Center will provide Orange County’s first psychiatric inpatient beds for children younger than 12 and is centerpiece of CHOC’s pediatric mental health system of care.
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Veteran Orange County Psychiatrist Appointed Medical Director, CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center - March 26, 2018

Dr. Hoang “Wayne” Nguyen has been appointed medical director of the CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center. He will also serve as medical director, child and adolescent psychiatry and chair of the psychiatry section of CHOC’s medical staff.
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CHOC at Mission Nurse Honored for Quality Improvement - March 16, 2018

The California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) has named Liz Drake, RNC-NIC, MN, NNP, CNS, clinical nurse specialist in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital (CCMH), the 2018 winner of the Janet Pettit Memorial Award. 
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Orange County Couple Donates $3 Million to CHOC - March 12, 2018

A $3 million donation from a Corona del Mar couple will support positive programs and activities focused on survivorship for adolescents and young adults treated for cancer at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s.
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How To Help Someone With An Eating Disorder, According To Experts - March 2, 2018

If you know a loved one is struggling, the first, and most important thing you can offer them is your unconditional support and love. From there, consider giving any (or all) of the following advice a try to show that person they truly aren't alone in their struggle.
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American College of Surgeons Grants CHOC Prestigious Trauma Center Verification - February 28, 2018

CHOC Children’s Hospital has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II pediatric trauma center. This achievement recognizes CHOC’s commitment to providing the highest quality trauma care to injured patients.
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Why I Became a NICU Nurse - February 20, 2018

I didn’t realize it at the time, but my nursing career would take a different path after my experience with high-risk twins.
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Veteran Human Resources Executive Joins CHOC Children’s - February 12, 2018

With close to 30 years of leadership experience in business operations, human resources and change management, Mark Steiman has joined CHOC Children’s as executive director, human resources, and will lead employee relations and engagement strategies for the pediatric healthcare system.
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Grammy-Award Nominated OneRepublic Joined Orange County Community in Supporting CHOC Children’s at Gala’s 10th Anniversary - February 12, 2018

Hundreds of community and business leaders, as well as philanthropists rallied together at the CHOC Children’s Gala to raise $2.7 million for Orange County’s only pediatric healthcare system, CHOC Children’s.
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Genius Itchy-Skin Soothers - January 31, 2018

Flaky, scaly itchy, eek! Relieve your child’s dry winter skin with these stop-scratching strategies from Eric Ball, M.D., a pediatrician at CHOC Children’s.
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Why This Doctor Is Building an ‘AI Sherlock’ for Medical Pros - January 24, 2018

Dr. Anthony C. Chang from the Children's Hospital of Orange County wants his fellow doctors to think outside the box when it comes to knowledge and expertise. Can an 'AI Sherlock' help?
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How To Prevent And Treat Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease - January 19, 2018

Here’s what you need to know about the mild but highly contagious illness that often lurks in kids’ classrooms.
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Anthony Chang’s 7 Cs of AI in Healthcare - January 18, 2018

To Chang, there are 7 important words that the healthcare industry must keep in mind to make AI work for it. All begin with the letter C.
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Mission Hospital and CHOC Mission Receive Verification as a Level II Trauma Center - January 2, 2018

CHOC Mission's and Mission Hospital's trauma center is first in south Orange County to be verified as a Level II center for adults and pediatrics.
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CHOC Associate General Counsel Honored for Exceptional Accomplishments - December 12, 2017

Orange County Business Journal recognized Sheniece Smith with the General Counsel Award for her skill and accomplishments.
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Preventing Childhood Obesity - November 1, 2017

Dr. Alexandra Roche offers advice for parents on how they can help their children establish lifelong health habits,
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Board Member Q&A: Kimberly Cripe - October 27, 2017

After joining the team at Children's Hospital of Orange County in 1991, Kimberly Cripe was named president and CEO in 1997.
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Trabuco Canyon girl is county’s youngest resident with pill-sized pacemaker - October 25, 2017

Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Orange County say they believe Sofia is the youngest person to receive the new technology — the battery-operated Micra Transcatheter Pacing System created by Medtronic
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The sick list: Spotting and treating 5 contagious illnesses and ailments your child may encounter - October 19, 2017

Many illnesses that are easily spread peak in the fall and winter months, and this is particularly true among kids as they settle into school routines among their equally germ-prone peers.
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