The emergency department at CHOC Hospital is one of only three emergency departments in Calif. to be named a 2017 Lantern Award recipient.
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Personalized Spinal Implants: Nikki’s Story
Nikki was among the first patients at CHOC to benefit from personalized spinal implants as part of her scoliosis surgery.
Surgical Team Gives Back Through CHOC Walk
Christina Portugal, a surgical unit assistant shares what inspires her to lead her employee-filled CHOC Walk team every year.
An Unexpected Case of Appendicitis: Jordan’s Story
When Jordan started complaining of stomach pains, his family never imagined that he would undergo surgery at CHOC Hospital 24 hours later.
The Effects of Too Much Screen Time on Children’s Vision
Focusing on things too close for a prolonged period puts excessive strain on the eyes and has been found to hasten the progression of myopia.
Pink Eye: What Parents Should Know
A CHOC ophthalmologist explains the signs and symptoms of pink eye (also called viral conjunctivitis), as well as treatment options.
A Reunion of Heroes: Katie’s Story
Katie returned to the CVICU to reunite the heroes that saved her life after she went into sudden cardiac arrest at school.
My Journey to Becoming a NICU Nurse: April’s Story
April was a nurse in the medical/surgical unit when her twins were born prematurely. Her girls’ inspired her to become a NICU nurse.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Being a Pharmacist
Do you know everything that your pharmacist can do for you? We can provide medication counseling, some vaccinations and more.
