In a first for CHOC, a multidisciplinary team performs deep brain stimulation on 16-year-old to treat her debilitating movement disorder.
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How telehealth physical therapy helped CHOC patient take his first steps
Shiloh, a CHOC patient since birth, needed physical therapy. When COVID hit, those sessions went online and helped him take his first steps.
Augustina’s heroic battle with COVID-19
Augustina, age 14, spent nearly two months in intensive care at CHOC Hospital fighting COVID-19 before going home.
What to expect: child’s COVID-19 test at CHOC’s Outdoor Evaluation Center
We understand that having a child undergo a COVID-19 test can be stressful for parents, so we’ve prepared this guide on what to expect.
CHOC patients meet with legislators for advocacy week
CHOC patients, along with their families, recently participated in virtual meetings with legislators as part of ongoing advocacy efforts.
Respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes sobre la telemedicina
La telemedicina es algo nuevo para muchos padres, así que hemos preparado una guía con las preguntas más frecuentes con esta tecnología.
A magical emergency department visit
ER visits amid a pandemic can be stressful. Those worries were eased for one mom thanks to magic tricks and staff going above and beyond.
A gain against pain
Pilot study determines that Pain Buddy app for outpatient cancer patients may aid in reduction of pain severity during treatment.
CHOC rare disease expert stresses importance of newborn screening
The CHOC metabolic laboratory, one of the largest newborn screeners in California, screens babies for serious but treatable genetic disorders.
