Teens who have undergone spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis offer advice and encouragement to other teenagers facing the same procedure.
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Food allergies in children: What parents need to know
More kids are being diagnosed with food allergies. The most common are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy & sesame.
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Nick Anas
Recently, a new memorial wall was revealed in honor of Dr. Nick Anas, beloved physician-in-chief and pediatric critical care specialist.
A years-long search for a diagnosis: Colton’s story
Colton’s parents knew he was neutropenic but they wanted more answers. Thanks to immunoglobin infusions, “he’s like a different kid,”
IBD vs. IBS: How to tell the difference
It’s normal for kids to get stomach aches, but some kids have bad stomach pain all the time. A CHOC gastroenterologist explains IBD vs. IBS.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: What parents should know
SUDEP occurs when someone with epilepsy suddenly dies unexpectedly and the cause is not related to an accident or seizure emergency.
Rent Choco’s boat and support mental health programs
Spend time with family and friends on Choco’s custom boat and benefit CHOC Mental Health while you do it.
6 major types of anxiety disorders
Anxiety is a normal human emotion and is part of life. Anxiety disorders often persist over time and generally do not go away on their own.
Living with juvenile arthritis: Mackenzie’s story
Arthritis is thought of as a grown-up ailment, but juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 kids and teens in the U.S.
