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Child Life

Eric Mammen, music therapist, play guitar with a patient at CHOC Hospital in Orange

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How music and lyrics can help kids cope: Q&A with a CHOC music therapist

Black Labrador/Retriever Mix, Odessa, CHOC resident dog

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How to practice mindfulness and self-care: Tips from CHOC resident dog Odessa

Child in parent talk while waiting for the doctor

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How to keep kids calm while waiting for care at the emergency department or doctor’s office

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  • Novel bioelectronic device could advance pediatric neurologic care 
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