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It's a long road for some kids.

We’re here to see it leads them home. Follow Ezra, a CHOC cancer patient, on his journey through the halls of CHOC and get a patient’s eye view of what it’s like to be in the hospital.

After five months of treatment for lymphoma, 5-year-old Ezra was headed home, but not before developing strong connections with the staff at CHOC.
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the Clark Family

A pediatric oncologist, Dr. Elyssa Rubin has cared for children with cancer at CHOC for almost a dozen years. She has forged strong relationships with patients and families
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Dr Elyssa Rubin

The talisman decorating Ezra’s IV pole is comprised of Beads of Courage. Each bead commemorates an event that a patient has experienced during treatment.
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Beads of Courage

For Justine & her labradoodle Wally, participating in CHOC pet therapy program is a chance to give back.
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Wally’s Story

Danielle Mucker may be a nurse in CHOC oncology/hematology unit, but with an ability to transform medical care into something fun for patients,
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Danielle’s Story

We love every baby that comes to us

But we can’t wait to see them go home. Follow one NICU baby’s journey and see CHOC from a whole new perspective.

Dr. Kukreja and his colleagues understand the fear and worry parents can experience, especially when they first arrive at the NICU.
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The Gladdings have never been happier to be home. Afterall, it’s where Katie and her husband Jason expected to deliver their son Nathan just a few months ago.
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“I love helping kids just be kids and play, and allowing them to forget they’re in a hospital,” she says.
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Go Behind the Scenes

Get a behind the scenes look at the making of our new commercials. Hear from real CHOC doctors, nurses and patients about what makes this commercial-and CHOC-so special.

Get a behind the scenes look at the making of our new commercial. Hear from real CHOC doctors, nurses and patients about what makes this commercial-and CHOC-so special.

As a non-profit hospital, CHOC relies on community support to provide leading-edge care for infants, children and adolescents close to home.

The CHOC Difference

Many hospitals offer intensive care units for newborns, but only a select few are among the top 35 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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At the Hyundai Cancer Institute, we specialize in providing the latest pediatric cancer treatments by nationally recognized medical specialists.
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Child Life specialists help patients and their family members feel more at ease while at the hospital so they can focus on what is most important: feeling better..
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Pet therapy is a volunteer service that puts countless smiles on the faces of our patients and families. Our pet therapy program consists of dozens of dogs who play an important role in the treatment of our patients.
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A hospital stay can be stressful for patients and their families. Music therapy is an established health care profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the patients.
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There is no greater reward than making a difference in the life of a sick child. The volunteers at CHOC generously dedicate their time to provide vital assistance to all hospital departments.
Learn more about volunteering at CHOC