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Oxygen Deprivation from Near-Drowning Can Lead to Brain Damage
An estimated 5,000 children under 14 are hospitalized each year for near-drowning: up to 20% are left with severe neurological disabilities.
CHOC’s Surgical NICU Offers Pioneering Coordinated Treatment
Infants needing surgery require special attention, and a unique feature of CHOC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides just that.
Building Hand Skills in Young Children – Tips from The Center for Autism
Some children, including those with autism, may struggle more with fine motor coordination and the use of their hands for exploration.
Healthy School Habits For Your Teen
Back to school time can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike. Help your teen start off the new school year successfully
Choco Bear’s first portrait
Many versions of Choco Bear have appeared at CHOC, but one of the most special is the original drawing created by Disney artist, Bob Moore.
Kick Off the New School Year with Healthy Sleep Habits
Just in time for back to school, check out the following guidelines to help establish good sleep habits for your children.
A Bright Future: Ian and Micah’s Story
Muscular dystrophy hasn’t kept brothers Ian and Micah Rogers from earning big accomplishments. Learn how CHOC gave them bright futures.
Dominique’s story
Dominique has a condition called tetralogy of fallot, a birth defect that includes four anomalies in the heart & requires lifelong treatment.
