Children in Huntington Beach and surrounding communities now have access to quality pediatric specialty care much closer to home, thanks to the opening of CHOC Health Center in Huntington Beach on Oct. 17. In the new, state-of-the-art facility, CHOC offers the following pediatric specialty care services in a convenient, family centered-care environment: Plastic Surgery Pulmonology […]
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CHOC Grand Rounds Video – NeoHeart: Cardiovascular Management of the Neonate – Dr. John Cleary & Dr. Amir Ashrafi
Many controversies exist in the cardiovascular management of neonates. This grand rounds video presented by Dr. John Cleary and Dr. Amir Ashrafi strives to fill the knowledge gaps by emphasizing the importance of multi-disciplinary interaction, state-of-the-art technology, and the most current research. The video also includes neonatology history and the latest patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) […]
CHOC Experts Discuss Sports Injury Prevention
Early specialization and lack of diversity are more common in young athletes today and can increase the chances of injury, two CHOC experts tell “American Health Journal.” A lack of rest and chronic repetitive stress can lead to overuse and injuries, say Dr. John Schlechter, a CHOC orthopedic surgeon, and Mollee Smith, a physical therapist […]
CHOC Grand Rounds Video – When Animals Attack!: A Primer on Zoonoses for the General Pediatrician – Dr. Jennifer Green
“When Animals Attack!: A primer on zoonoses for the General Pediatrician” is a quick review of animal borne diseases. The presentation, given by Dr. Jennifer Green, provides physicians with guidelines for approaching patients who might have animal borne diseases. The presentation also delves deeper into some of the more common zoonoses seen in kids. Zoonoses, […]
Drs. Sharief Taraman, Jonathan Romain Discuss Concussions
Even minor concussions can cause lingering symptoms, two CHOC specialists tell “American Health Journal.” Concussions can cause physical effects like headache and nausea, as well as emotional symptoms such as irritability and easy frustration, say Dr. Sharief Taraman, a pediatric neurologist, and Dr. Jonathan Romain, a neuropsychologist. Learn more about concussions, including prevention, in “American […]
In the Spotlight: John Harris, M.D.
Dr. John Harris appreciates a complex challenge, whether it involves high-altitude mountaineering, which has led him to climb the highest peaks in North and South America, or pediatric cardiac surgery. Both require precision, preparation and knowledge. Dr. Harris’ latest challenge may prove to be the most rewarding. As medical director of CHOC Surgical Services, his […]
