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From CHOC mom to CHOC employee
Before Maria was a CHOC employee, she was a CHOC mom. Her son had heart surgery at just 2 days old and spent 4 months at CHOC.
Giving back through volunteering at CHOC: Rosemary’s story
Rosemary shares her journey from CHOC parent to becoming a volunteer at CHOC in honor of her daughter Aliyah.
The benefits of neurostimulation: Diyya’s story
Diyya never thought the treatment plan for her chronic and debilitating stomach pain would be a small neurostimulation device behind her ear.
How painless tonsillectomies are changing CHOC patients’ recoveries
After hearing her mother’s stories of the aftermath of her teenage tonsillectomy, Jenna Opp was a little worried before the same procedure.
Tips for planning kids’ school lunches: From a clinical dietitian
The start of a new school year is a great time to try fresh new ideas with school lunches helping children form healthy habits.
A surprise heart defect diagnosis in utero: Teddy’s story
Teddy was diagnosed with anomalous pulmonary artery off the aorta. Today he’s a healthy kid thanks to the care he received at CHOC
What do psychiatric medications do?
Mental health is an important part of overall health. Therapy is important, but sometimes, psychiatric medication is necessary to improve.
Body mass index or BMI: What parents should know
Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask about body mass index or BMI.
More than just a picky eater
Jack was more than a picky eater. He was frail and his hair was falling out. CHOC’s feeding program corrected Jack’s disordered feeding.
5 tips for most effectively communicating with your child’s doctor
A CHOC neurologist offers five tips for most effectively communicating with your child’s doctor of any specialty.
Music therapy in a mental health setting
A CHOC music therapist discusses the evidence-based practices of music therapy, and how it benefits patients in a mental health setting.
