This CHOC grand rounds video, featuring Dr. Laura Pruitt, pediatric resident, PGY-3, provides an overview of the syndromes of DRESS, SJS and TEN to compare the similarities and highlight the differences of these distinct diseases. The presentation covers the common presenting symptoms, the underlying causes and current proposed treatments. The goal of this presentation is […]
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CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Top Sports Nutritional Concerns Seen in an Adolescent Practice
In this CHOC grand rounds video, Dr. Chris Koutures, pediatrician and sports medicine specialist, addresses common nutritional concerns shared by pediatricians treating school-aged athletes, dancers and other performers. Dr. Koutures’ goal is to empower pediatric providers to proactively identify at-risk patients and provide, with confidence, practical, food-based recommendations that will enhance the relationship between physician […]
CHOC Begins NICU Expansion
To enhance its patient- and family-centered care experience and meet the growing demand for services, CHOC Hospital has launched an exp ansion to its neonatal intensive care unit. The build-out will create 36 private patient rooms with amenities to allow parents and guardians to comfortably stay overnight with their critically ill babies receiving highly specialized care […]
CHOC Receives $500,000 Grant For Mental Health Initiative
CHOC recently received the first installment of a $500,000 capital grant in support of its mental health initiative from the Pacific Life Foundation. In honor of the gift, a cluster of six private patient rooms in the CHOC Mental Health Inpatient Center will be named after the Pacific Life Foundation, the charitable arm of Newport […]
CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo Moves to New Location
Beginning Jan. 18, 2016, CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo will be located at: Los Altos Medical Plaza, 26691 Plaza, Suite 130, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Our spacious new location features 10 exam rooms and a procedure room. The following outpatient specialty care services will continue to be offered: cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, rheumatology […]
In the Spotlight: Jonathan Minor, M.D.
The newest addition to the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute team, Dr. Jonathan Minor brings a unique expertise in ultrasound-guided injections and procedures, as well as diagnostic ultrasound evaluations. As a non-surgical sports medicine physician, he has a special interest in sports and dance injuries, concussion management and advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound medicine. Dr. Minor’s commitment to helping […]
