CHOC’s new stem cell production facility, slated to open late this summer, will allow CHOC researchers to produce patient-specific cells for immune-matching therapies that could positively impact fatal neurological diseases in children – all at a fraction of the cost of building a larger, more complex laboratory. Within the state-the-art softwall clean room, CHOC researchers […]
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Dr. Antoine Khoury Featured on KNBC-TV Highlighting New Pain Management Technique
CHOC researcher and chief of pediatric urology, Dr. Antoine “Tony” Khoury was recently featured in one of Dr. Bruce Hensel’s health segments on KNBC-TV. Following findings published by him and colleagues in the December 2013 online issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology, Dr. Khoury has garnered attention for his research into and use of […]
CHOC Community Partner, St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group
CHOC – and our pediatric subspecialists – are proud to partner with pediatricians throughout Southern California to enhance the delivery of pediatric care. Together, we’re committed to securing bright futures for children. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to one of our community partners, Saint Joseph Heritage Medical Group. In today’s Q […]
Orange County Pediatricians Honor Dr. Nick Anas
The California Chapter 4 (Orange County) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) honored CHOC Pediatrician-in-Chief Dr. Nick Anas with the “Pediatrician of the Year” award at the chapter’s annual gala held in Irvine on April 26. Dr. Anas was recognized by his peers for his efforts in growing and developing the local AAP chapter; his leadership […]
Federal Government Delays ICD-10 Conversion
On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014,” which requires the delay of ICD-10 for at least one year. Specifically, the bill states that the Department of Health and Human Services cannot adopt the ICD-10 code set as the standard until at least October 1. 2015. […]
Dr. James Pierog discusses pediatric emergency medicine
A pediatric-dedicated emergency department is staffed with medical professionals who are specially trained to handle pediatric emergencies, Dr. James Pierog, medical director of emergency medical services at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Specially trained physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists, as well as child life specialists, are on hand at the Julia and George Argyros […]
