Critical Care

One Family’s Story of How CHOC Doctors Became Family

The Gomez family’s ties to CHOC run deep. Over the years, their CHOC doctors have become like family to them.

When Rayann was 16 months old, he caught what seemed like a cold. Soon, he was in CHOC’s pediatric intensive care unit fighting for his life.

Five years ago, Steve’s daughter needed emergency neurosurgery at CHOC. Today, he’s back as the newest chaplain on the spiritual care team.

CHOC has been recognized for its excellence in extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Jaxson passed away after a drowning accident at a neighbor’s pool. His family participates in CHOC Walk every year to honor his memory.

Andre was diagnosed at three weeks old with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and hospitalized at six weeks. Learn the dangers of RSV.

A mom shares what she’s thankful for this holiday season: the health of her son Noah, and the strength of his complex care team at CHOC.

Meet Brianna, a registered nurse in CHOC’s pediatric intensive care unit, who started volunteering at CHOC when she was just 16 years old.

CHOC wants its patients to get to know its specialists. Today, meet Dr. Gary Goodman, a pediatric critical care medicine specialist.