A urinary tract infection is a common condition among children when bacteria gets into the bladder and possibly into the kidneys, Dr. Irene McAleer, a CHOC urologist, tells “American Health Journal.” Symptoms depend on the child’s age: An infant may have a low-grade fever, be fussy and not feed, while an older child may complain […]
Celebrate Doctors Day
As we celebrate Doctors Day on Friday, March 28, we take this opportunity to honor our physicians for their dedication to the children we serve. Each day they offer hope and healing through their compassionate and world class care. CHOC Hospital salutes our doctors on this special day for their commitment to the health and […]
Dr. Pierangelo Renella Addresses Cardiac MRIs
A cardiac MRI is an advanced imaging technique that is non-invasive and uses to magnets to help diagnose heart problems, Dr. Pierangelo Renella, a cardiologist at CHOC Heart Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” Using no radiation, cardiac MRIs are often relied upon in cases when standard imaging techniques are insufficient, says Dr. Renella. Learn more […]
In the Spotlight: Emergency Medicine Specialists of Orange County
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, […]
