In honor of American Heart Month, we spoke to Dr. Michele Domico, medical director of CHOC’s cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU).
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CHOC Begins NICU Expansion
The expansion of the NICU at CHOC Hospital will establish 36 private patient rooms, which have been shown to improve outcomes among infants.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Teens
As adolescents grow up, parents may worry about their teens making good choices. Learn how to help prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
Dr. Jonathan Minor non-surgical sports medicine specialist joins CHOC
Young athletes in Orange County have greater access to sports medicine care as a non-surgical sports medicine specialist joins CHOC
National Blood Donor Month: Mackenzie’s Story
Learn more about becoming a platelet and blood donor at CHOC. Mackenzie’s donors have become part of her family.
Preventing & Screening For Birth Defects
Dr. Neda Zadeh, a CHOC geneticist, share how parents may prevent birth defects, and prenatal tests available to screen for birth defects.
Optimizing Your Omega-3 Intake
A CHOC registered dietitian provides a guide to the extensive health benefits and variety of sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Sisters Create Diabetes App to Help Patients Communicate with Caregivers
A pair of sisters created a diabetes emoticon app, which they are presenting during the Pediatrics 2040 conference hosted by CHOC.
S.M.A.R.T.I.E.S. Class Helps Kids Manage Type 1 Diabetes
S.M.A.R.T.I.E.S. (Smart Kids/Teens Managing and Regulating their Insulin, Exercise and Sugars), is a special type 1 diabetes class.
Don’t Let Motion Sickness Interfere with Holiday Travel Plans
The holiday season is here, often triggering an extra-busy travel season. For some kids, more travel can mean more motion sickness.
Breast Masses in Teen Girls: Cancer or Benign Tumors?
A majority of breast masses in teen girls are benign, but their size and associated pain may require surgery, per a CHOC pediatric surgeon.
New Laser Treats Children with Vascular Anomalies
Many babies are born with small blemishes that go away on their own. But what if they don’t? A new laser treatment at CHOC could help.
