The no. 1 reason for children suffering from a window fall is furniture placed below – and that is exactly what happened with Lauren.
Dr. Sharief Taraman
An innovative internship approach during COVID-19
A year ago, Jenae Vancura joined an elite group of college and high school students for a unique and innovative summer internship program at CHOC. The interns shadowed physicians, joined doctors on their rounds and attended meetings with a wide range of professionals in the medical field. The days were long. The work was challenging. […]
How a car accident changed my life
By Jacob Werkmeister My journey with CHOC started on Dec. 18, 2016, when my dad and I were hit by a car. The weeks following the accident were terrifying, and my 18-month rehabilitation process afterward was physically and mentally challenging. Now, I’m doing incredibly well and so is my dad. My dad and I were […]
6 do’s and don’ts of concussion
As a parent or coach, knowing what to do after concussions occur is important. A CHOC pediatric neurologist offers tips on what to do.
Is Your Child’s Headache Cause for Concern?
A pediatric neurologist offers advice for parents on keeping their child’s headaches at bay, the importance of identifying a pattern in your child’s headaches, options for treatment, and what types of headache warrant a trip to the emergency department.
5-year-old Rayaan fights through battle with brain, spinal cord inflammation
When Rayann was 16 months old, he caught what seemed like a cold. Soon, he was in CHOC’s pediatric intensive care unit fighting for his life.
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain
Three pediatric experts from CHOC discuss the teen brain and offer advice for parents on how to better understand and connect with their teen.
