Stories Archives - Page 2 of 26 - CHOC

Seeking Joy: A mental health journey

With help from CHOC, Joy and their family received the tools they need to cope with mental health challenges and accomplish their goals.

CHOC’s speech pathologists helped Warren learn how to suck and swallow during his stay at the NICU using the sham feeding program.

CHOC’s multidisciplinary approach to treating bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS), a rare birth defect, gave infant Freddy a new chance.

For Lauren, CHOC’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Treatment Program offered mental health support, friendships and a future.

Responsive neurostimulation (RNS), a new therapy for epilepsy, helped 11-year-old CHOC patient Bryce become nearly seizure-free.

Born with heart disease, Aurora developed a negative association with breastfeeding and formula. Now, she can enjoy eating solid foods.

Thanks to CHOC’s exceptional care and technology, the Cevallos family was able to bond with Alexander while he was being treated in the NICU.

Parker’s cancer journey had its fair share of challenges, but because of the relationships built at CHOC, there were joyful memories too.

For Logan, who has complex congenital heart disease, vaccine eligibility ensured safety from a life-threatening virus.