The team of child life specialists at CHOC strives to “normalize” the hospital environment for patients and families. By making things like medical procedures and equipment less foreign, patients can focus on what’s important: feeling better. “At a children’s hospital, we are doing much more than treating illness. We are healing children and caring for […]
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CHOC Experts Provide High Level of Care for Brachial Plexus Surgery
CHOC offers the highest level of care for children requiring brachial plexus surgery. Brachial plexus surgery is a complex procedure that repairs damage to the bundle of connected nerves in the neck region. Damage to these nerves is often caused by birth complications, contact sport collisions and automobile accidents. A severe brachial plexus injury can […]
Grand Rounds Video – Bone Fragility in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Osteoporosis
Threats to bone health are increasingly a pediatric concern. Genetic or acquired disorders can compromise the expected gains in bone quantity and quality, and lead to osteoporosis early in life. Recurrent fractures in otherwise healthy youth may also be an indication of underlying bone fragility. In this grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Laura Bachrach, professor […]
In the Spotlight: Peter Yu, M.D.
Dr. Peter Yu specializes in the full spectrum of pediatric surgery, including neonatal, thoracic, and hernia surgery.
CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Hypotonia in an Infant – A Case Review
In this CHOC grand rounds video presentation, Dr. Jenna Timboe, third-year pediatric resident at CHOC/UCI, highlights a case of a 4-month-old presenting with hypotonia, also known as “rag doll” syndrome. Dr. Timboe explains how to evaluate an infant with hypotonia and how to differentiate between various etiologies. In addition, she reviews the history of botulism […]
CHOC Physician Engagement Survey Starts April 25
The 2016 Physician Engagement Survey will begin April 25, 2016 and conclude May 23, 2016 for both campuses – CHOC Hospital and CHOC at Mission Hospital. Don’t miss this opportunity to provide us with your valuable input, which will allow CHOC to further strengthen and improve our programs and services, to better serve you and […]
