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CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County

Ein posing with a certificate of achievement

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Inpatient feeding program proves to be key for getting patient to eat by mouth

Craig Cherf and family

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Construction chief’s ties to CHOC run deep as son beats cancer

Lynn Wu and Busby

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Brain tumor has left her blind, but that hasn’t slowed this college-bound CHOC patient

Garrison Green, young baseball player who had emergency brain surgery, recovering at CHOC Hospital

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Baseball game leads to serious brain injury: Garrison’s story

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

Hudson and Cole smiling together at Disney California Adventure.

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Meet cancer survivor Hudson Kent, CHOC Walk ambassador

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

Musical instruments

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How music can benefit your child’s mental health

Person with eating disorder holds up bite of food

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Identifying eating disorder symptoms in teens

THC gummies

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THC gummies and other cannabis edibles: What parents should know

Harper and Kortnie smiling together in tshirts that say "Bone marrow besties for life"

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Bone marrow transplant offers hope and new family: Harper’s story

Little girl smiling in front of a lake

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 patient benefits from multidisciplinary expertise of care team

close up of window blind with cords

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Window covering cords still can be fatal to young ones

Toddler walking unattended toward pool

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Preventing child drowning: Tips from a pediatric intensive care unit doctor

teen in dark clothing with hair covering face

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Overcoming an eating disorder

chalk art on the employee bridge during CHOC hospital week 2021

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Inspiring hope through healing: National Hospital Week 2021

CHOC patient Matthew in hospital bed with nurse

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Beating COVID-19 and MISC-9: Matthew’s story

CHOC logo on front of Bill Holmes tower hospital building

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COVID-19 safety sticker doodle art delights CHOC patients

BraveOnes family photo of Hendrix and his parents

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Families giving back: Spotlight on BraveOnes Foundation

CHOC NICU twin room with two incubators

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A new tool to empower CHOC NICU parents

Jacob getting a big hug from mom and dad

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Ringing in the new year cancer-free

little boy singing aloud and playing the ukelele

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What we’re thankful for this year: 2020

little boy smiling at the camera with CHOC teddy bear

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5 ways to spread joy to CHOC patients this year

Katrina addresses the crowd at a Katrina Kures fundraiser

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From CHOC patient to CHOC donor: Katrina’s story

CHOC patient Robert smiling in his wheelchair outside

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Pharmacy delivery brings medications, peace of mind to CHOC families

Bud holding his daughter Emma over his shoulder

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What I’ve learned about life from my 3-year-old daughter

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How a car accident changed my life

Young girl writing CHOC on the floor with chalk

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Three gifts support mental health, research and neonatal care

happy girl laughing and playing with leaves in autumn

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What we’re thankful for this year: 2019

CHOC patient Nehemiah posing in front of a fountain

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From CHOC mom to CHOC employee

Former CHOC patient and cancer survivor Brodie

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Beating brain cancer and giving back: Brodie’s story

CHOC patient Lucie performing at a piano recital to raise money for CHOC

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Budding pianist gives back to CHOC through piano recital

mom and dad and one-year-old son on the dock in a lake

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Rent Choco’s boat and support mental health programs

Julian with his niece, CHOC patient Isabella

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Why I support CHOC: One uncle’s story

CHOC1 helicopter on the roof of CHOC getting ready for takeoff

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CHOC1 Helicopter Marks 200th Flight

Little beautiful girl in pink jumpsuit smiles in a snowy winter park

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Ways to Spread Holiday Joy to CHOC Patients

CHOC patient Lily and her sister Makenna

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Big Sister Gives Back to Honor CHOC

Maureen Garrett, a charge nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at CHOC at Mission Hospital

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An Opportunity to Touch Lives Through Knowledge, Compassion

nurse wrapping bandage around the head of young boy

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A Career of Helping People: Nora’s Story

newborn baby in intensive care unit in a medical incubator

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CHOC at Mission Nurse Reflects on Years of Service to the Community

Yawning newborn baby infant in the hospital nursery

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CHOC at Mission Hospital Celebrates 25 Years Serving South Orange County

Mickey and Minnie mouse at CHOC walk in the park celebrating with crowd

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Keeping it in the Family: Why a Disneyland Cast Member Joined CHOC Walk

crowd of people walking through Downtown Disney for CHOC walk in the park

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How One CHOC Walk Corporate Team Generates More than Good Will

CHOC patient Taylor rollerblading in her neighborhood

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CHOC Physician Gains New Perspective After Daughter’s Injury

rendering of CHOC Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental center

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CHOC and Thompson Foundation Announce New Autism Center

The Synder family siblings. Twin brothers are CHOC NICU graduates

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CHOC Sibling Gives Back Through Dance Marathon

Pediatrician using a stethoscope listens to the baby's chest, checking heartbeat

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Meet Dr. Laura Totaro

CHOC follies cast on stage in costume

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CHOC’s VP of Human Resources Joins Cast of Footloose Follies

Emma Foss with adult coloring book, Color for the Kids

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A Pageant Winner’s Donation to CHOC

person delivering two containers of food to a woman wearing a mask

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How One Stranger’s Gesture Impacted the Lives of CHOC Families

CHOC pediatrician Dr. Michael Shannon

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Longtime CHOC Pediatrician Retires

woman holding a newborn baby in her arms

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What We’re Thankful for this Year: 2017

Mickey and Minnie mouse with crowd for CHOC walk in the park with confetti in the air

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Insider Tips from CHOC Walk Team Captains

Tiny baby in the NICU with oxygen tube

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Private Rooms in CHOC’s New NICU Help Parents Stay Close to Their Babies

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Meet CHOC NICU graduates

New born kid during tummy time on bed

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CHOC Among Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in U.S. News Survey

Team Brave Boyle posing together at CHOC Walk in the Park

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CHOC Walk in the Park 2017: Why I Walk – Team Brave Boyle

Dr. Jack Bruno, retired pediatrician and volunteer at CHOC

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Lifelong Pediatrician Becomes CHOC Volunteer

Dr. Anjalee Galion tending to patient in hospital bed

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Patients Say the Darndest Things

An old-fashioned empty theatre on opening night with curtains closed

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Meet the CHOC Follies Cast: 20-year Veterans of the Show

portait of CHOC patient Andre at three months old in bed

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How RSV changed the way I parent

Larry and Chris Laulhere donating $5 million to CHOC

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Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation Gives $5 Million to CHOC Child Life

CHOC champions getting ready to decorate for the holidays posing as a group

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Meet the New Generation of CHOC Champions

CHOC patient Timmaree cuddling with therapy dog in hospital bed

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CHOC Walk in the Park: Meet Team Timmaree

Young baby boy crawling dressed in dinosaur onesie

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Meet Dr. Gary Goodman

young girl with tissue in her nose to stop a nosebleed smiling at the camera

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Meet Dr. Kenneth Kwon

mother and daughter doing partnered yoga together at home

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Ho

child in a wheelchair wearing a full leg cast

PODCAST

What Parents Need to Know About Patient Safety

A large light brown birthmark known as a cafe au lait spot on a boy's back

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Neurofibromatosis Type 1: What Parents Should Know

baby asleep in the NICU while visitor touches her tiny hand

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CHOC Begins NICU Expansion

Doctor in blue rubber protective gloves putting an adhesive bandage on young woman's arm vein after blood donation

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National Blood Donor Month: Mackenzie’s Story

parent trying to calm crying baby in his arms

PODCAST

When Do I Take My Child to the Emergency Department?

Smiling student girl reading book in library

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Fostering Philanthropy in Teens

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CHOC Patient Gives Back: Juneau’s Story

CHOC NICU nurse giving a pacifier to baby in NICU

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CHOC’s NICU Is Expanding to Better Serve the Families of OC and Beyond

mother and daughter sitting on couch talking and smiling

PODCAST

Preparing Your Child for Surgery

Little boy with his blue stuffed rabbit in bed in hospital room

PODCAST

Tips for coping with hospitalization with Chloe Krikac

Close up of woman doctor hands using digital tablet at clinic

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iRounding For Real-Time Results

mother kissing baby and bottle feeding him

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How to Help Babies with Reflux

boy at the beach runs into the water with a surf board

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Oxygen Deprivation from Near-Drowning Can Lead to Brain Damage

adult and child hands holding red heart

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Investing in care: Generosity from a grateful CHOC family

tired little girl rubbing her nose and eyes feeling fatigue

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Keeping A Close Watch

happy little girl playing and jumping

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CHOC at Mission: South OC’s Best-Kept Secret

mother holding her newborn baby on her warm chest for skin on skin time

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Event Raises Awareness of Kangaroo Care

mother watching a livestream of her baby in the NICU on her phone

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New Webcam System Connects Parents with Babies in the NICU

Xray of teen's head and neck after injury

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CHOC at Mission Hospital Teen Survives Life Threatening Brain Injury

Baby visiting to the doctor for a check up

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Celebrate Doctor’s Day

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