For Devin Hugie, director of facilities, a tiny patient close to his heart makes it extra special to participate in the CHOC Walk in the Park. Devin’s participation in the CHOC Walk began more than a decade ago – long before he was an employee. His wife was looking for a community event in which […]
CHOC Breaks Ground for Pediatric Mental Health
As part of the transformative mental health initiative that CHOC and other Orange County leaders launched in May 2015, CHOC celebrated the start of construction on the first inpatient mental health center in Orange County. To commemorate the important milestone, more than 150 leaders from CHOC and the community, including elected officials and members of […]
In the Spotlight: Michael Recto, M.D.
Dr. Michael Recto is an expert in interventional pediatric cardiology and treats children with serious congenital heart defects.
September is National Sickle Cell Month
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder wherein the red blood cells are misshapen, and can lead to painful episodes and even hospitalization. The disorder is usually diagnosed at birth during newborn screening tests. In honor of National Sickle Cell Month, we spoke to Dr. Geetha Puthenveetil, a pediatric hematologist and director of blood and […]
Meet Dr. Hoang “Wayne” Nguyen
CHOC wants its referring physicians to get to know its specialists. Today, meet Dr. Hoang “Wayne” Nguyen, a child and adolescent psychiatrist. What is your education and training? I received a Bachelor in Computer Science with a minor in Electrical Engineering and Technical Writing from Texas A&M University. I completed Medical School at Texas A&M […]
Ryan Hansen Named Director, CHOC Heart Institute
Following a nationwide search, Ryan Hansen has been named director of the CHOC Heart Institute. In his new role, Ryan will work closely with hospital and physician leaders to advance strategies designed to make the Heart Institute a leading destination for pediatric and adolescent cardiovascular care. “CHOC is clearly an organization on the rise with […]