Today’s physicians are practicing medicine in an era of transparency, where information for consumers is a mouse click away. Approximately seven out of 10 Internet users are accessing health-related information online, including researching physicians. If you haven’t googled yourself, you’re missing out on learning what your patients and their families are finding out about you […]
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CHOC-hosted Peds 2040 Conference Explores Future Pediatric Trends and Technological Advances
CHOC continues to lead the way in technology and artificial intelligence in the world of pediatric medicine, with the second annual “Pediatrics 2040: Trends and Innovations for the Next 25 Years.” The conference was held in January at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, bringing together some of the brightest – and even youngest – minds in […]
CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Drug Reaction/Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) vs. Steven Johnson (SJS) vs. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
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 […]
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 […]
