Specialty board exams for emergency medicine, let alone pediatric emergency medicine, didn’t exist in 1976, when Dr. James Pierog finished his emergency medicine residency at LA County/USC Medical Center. At the time, it was one of only three emergency medicine residencies in the country. Soon after he completed his training, he helped form Emergency Medicine […]
Trauma Services Update, from Dr. Nick Anas, pediatrician in chief
This is a year marked by significant milestones for CHOC; one of the biggest, our 50th anniversary. We’ve seen dramatic changes in medicine these past five decades. We’ve also seen CHOC evolve from a small community hospital to a regional pediatric healthcare system with the current vision to be the leading destination for children’s health […]
CHOC Community Partner, Theodore J. Caliendo, MD, A Medical Corporation
CHOC – and our pediatric subspecialists – are proud to partner with pediatricians throughout Southern California to enhance the delivery of pediatric care. Together, we’re committed to securing bright futures for children. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to one of our community partners, Dr. Theodore Caliendo. In today’s Q & A, […]
Dr. Katherine Andreeff Discusses Bacterial, Viral Infections
Patient history and physical examinations are sometimes not enough to determine whether an infection is viral or bacterial, Dr. Katherine Andreeff, a hospitalist at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” In these cases, blood work and imaging may be required to make an accurate diagnosis, says Dr. Andreeff. Hand-washing and vaccination can help prevent infections, whether […]
Medical Intelligence and Innovations Institute (Mi4) Draws International Interest, Collaboration
Dr. Anthony Chang has organized a collaborative, international team of physicians and researchers to transform pediatric medicine.
CHOC Community Partner, Pediatric and Adult Medicine, Inc.
CHOC – and our pediatric subspecialists – are proud to partner with pediatricians throughout Southern California to enhance the delivery of pediatric care. Together, we’re committed to securing bright futures for children. We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to one of our community partners, Pediatric and Adult Medicine, Inc. (also known as PAM). […]
