In this CHOC grand rounds video, Dr. Eric Handler, Orange County public health officer, highlights a unique public-private partnership focused on eliminating hunger and reducing food waste. The Waste Not OC Coalition uses a three-pronged approach: educate the community about food donations; identify “food insecure” individuals; and connect those individuals to sources of food. The […]
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News from CHOC Pediatrician-in-Chief, Dr. Nick Anas – October 2015
It is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Since the opening of the Holmes Tower in spring 2013, we have clearly adopted a campus-wide “can do” mentality. Our focus on innovation, the acceleration of new and expanded clinical programs, and our increasing academic emphasis are propelling us forward on the path to greatness, and […]
Introducing CHOC’s Newest Physicians
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of CHOC medical staff. Sahar Faghih, DO – Allergy & Immunology Shehma Khan, MD – Emergency Medicine Scott Nichols, MD – Hospitalist Shahem Kawji, MD – Ophthalmology Joshuam Siembieda, MD – Urgent Care Haideh Mobarak, MD – Pediatrics Tiffany Damikolas, MD – Pediatrics Neal Nakra, MD – […]
iRounding For Real-Time Results
CHOC is the nation’s first pediatric hospital to implement iRounding, a digital survey tool on an iPad that allows staff to identify and respond to CHOC families’ needs in real time. CHOC received the 2014 Ventana Research Award for its pioneering use of this technology. For years, hospitals have relied on paper surveys mailed home […]
California Medical Association Recognizes Dr. Sudeep Kukreja
A CHOC neonatologist has been recognized by the California Medical Association (CMA) for his extensive volunteer work. Dr. Sudeep Kukreja has received the 2015 Presidents’ Forum Award, which recognizes CMA members or physician organizations that show altruism or volunteerism. Award recipients’ work benefits the CMA, the component medical society, or the general profession of medicine […]
ICD-10 Conversion – Complete Education Modules by Oct. 1
CHOC has gone live with a new learning management tool, Healthstream, that is accessible to all CHOC physicians, non-physician providers and associates who have access to Cerner and CHOCPort. Through Healthstream, you can access modules to help prepare you with the transition to ICD-10. Please note this important education must be completed by Oct. 1, […]
