Life was typical for Geni before she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 14. After medications failed, she underwent epilepsy surgery.
CHOC neurosurgeon reflects on 2020, community impact
Dr. Joffre Olaya, a pediatric neurosurgeon at CHOC and medical advisor with Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire, reflects on 2020.
Wired for hope
In a first for CHOC, a multidisciplinary team performs deep brain stimulation on 16-year-old to treat her debilitating movement disorder.
What I’ve learned about life from my 3-year-old daughter
The father of a lifelong CHOC patient shares a few of the life lessons he has learned from his 3-year-old daughter.
CHOC recognized as one of nation’s best children’s hospitals
CHOC has been chosen from pediatric facilities nationwide to be ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
How a car accident changed my life
One teen shares his journey with CHOC – starting when he and his dad were hit by a car. Now, he’s doing incredibly well and so is his dad.
6 headache hygiene tips for children
Headaches can be caused by many things like stress, or a concussion. A pediatric neurologist offers tips to help keep headaches at bay.
My daughter’s journey from seizures to surgery
When Celeste’s daughter Camila was going through seizures and epilepsy surgery, she read stories about other kids’ success and gleaned hope.
Dealing with a new epilepsy diagnosis: Frequently asked questions
Some of the frequently asked questions our epiletologists receive from their patients’ families after a new epilepsy diagnosis.
