A deep brain stimulation surgery at CHOC has given 9-year-old Ryder and his family an improved quality of life.
Batten disease patients make CHOC a destination for kids with rare conditions
CHOC is the largest Brineura infusion center in the US to treat Batten disease, a rare neurological condition.
Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis and surgery: Geni’s story
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.
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.
Beating brain cancer and giving back: Brodie’s story
Brodie’s cancer survivor party was a chance to celebrate the completion of his treatment with an epic Nerf battle and a chance to give back.
Restoring a Happy Childhood: Rylee’s Epilepsy Journey
Despite her happy disposition, Rylee had a big roadblock: frequent seizures. Six months past her epilepsy surgery, she hasn’t had any.
One Family’s Story of How CHOC Doctors Became Family
The Gomez family’s ties to CHOC run deep. Over the years, their CHOC doctors have become like family to them.