Life was typical for Geni before she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 14. After medications failed, she underwent epilepsy surgery.
Stories
What we’re thankful for this year: 2020
Despite the countless challenges brought on by 2020, the clinicians, staff and patients of CHOC have retained a sense of gratitude.
Device approved for compassionate use saves leg, life of young girl
CHOC doctors secured a one-time compassionate use FDA approval to use a cutting-edge device to help remove Naomi’s tumor and save her leg.
Milestone procedure saves preemie with complex heart disease
Before Hope was born, her mom knew she had heart defects and would need surgery after birth. Thankfully, she was in good hands at CHOC.
From CHOC patient to CHOC donor: Katrina’s story
Katrina was treated for type 1 diabetes at CHOC throughout her childhood. Now an adult, she’s fighting to find a cure.
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.
For inspiring cancer survivor, it’s 1st and goal
After beating cancer and recovering from a BMT, Israel is back to football training, and hopes to become a nurse so he can help others.
