Change is the name of the game in health care these days. Our CHOC associates and providers have certainly experienced their share of it with a new tower, new services and new information technology (IT) systems associated with it. The future of CHOC is bright, and the future of our IT systems’ development is bright […]
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CHOC PICU Associate Director Paul Lubinksy, M.D. Discusses Sleep Apnea
About a quarter of children snore, and 3 percent of those will have an abnormality associated with their snoring, Dr. Paul Lubinsky, CHOC associate director of the pediatric intensive care unit, tells “American Health Journal.” The most common cause of sleep apnea is enlarged tonsils and adenoids, while obesity also has a strong correlation, says […]
In the Spotlight: Jacqueline Winkelmann, M.D.
CHOC Pediatrician Realizes Childhood Dream of Helping Kids As a child growing up in Puerto Rico, Dr. Jacqueline Winkelmann was inspired to become a pediatrician by her mother’s uncle, who was one of the first pediatric surgeons in Puerto Rico. Young Jacqueline would accompany her great-uncle on his rounds as he visited farms to see […]
CHOC Small Baby Unit Outcomes: Big Improvements for the Littlest Patients
CHOC has made significant strides in improving future prospects for babies with extremely low birth weights (ELBW).
Playground Injuries Addressed in “American Health Journal”
The most common injuries caused by falls on the playground are to the wrist and elbow, Dr. Carl Weinert, a CHOC orthopaedic surgeon, tells “American Health Journal.” It’s possible to sustain these injuries no matter how hard or soft the playground surface, says Dr. Weinert, adding that wearing wrist guards and elbow and knee pads […]
CHOC surgeon performs radiation-free electrophysiology procedure
CHOC expert cures patients of chronic irregular heart beats by using an electrophysiology outpatient procedure that requires no radiation.
