The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders has opened in a new 21,000-square-foot facility in Orange County. Formerly known as For OC Kids, the center’s new address is 2500 Red Hill Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705. Its new telephone number is 949-267-0400. Since 2001, the center has cared for children and families affected by autism […]
The future of pediatrics is bright
CHOC is leading the way with the first Pediatrics 2040: Trends and Innovations for the Next 25 Years conference.
Tech Transitions, Changes Abound at CHOC
Change is the name of the game in health care these days. Our CHOC associates and providers have certainly experienced their share of it with a new tower, new services and new information technology (IT) systems associated with it. The future of CHOC is bright, and the future of our IT systems’ development is bright […]
CHOC PICU Associate Director Paul Lubinksy, M.D. Discusses Sleep Apnea
About a quarter of children snore, and 3 percent of those will have an abnormality associated with their snoring, Dr. Paul Lubinsky, CHOC associate director of the pediatric intensive care unit, tells “American Health Journal.” The most common cause of sleep apnea is enlarged tonsils and adenoids, while obesity also has a strong correlation, says […]
In the Spotlight: Jacqueline Winkelmann, M.D.
CHOC Pediatrician Realizes Childhood Dream of Helping Kids As a child growing up in Puerto Rico, Dr. Jacqueline Winkelmann was inspired to become a pediatrician by her mother’s uncle, who was one of the first pediatric surgeons in Puerto Rico. Young Jacqueline would accompany her great-uncle on his rounds as he visited farms to see […]
CHOC Small Baby Unit Outcomes: Big Improvements for the Littlest Patients
CHOC has made significant strides in improving future prospects for babies with extremely low birth weights (ELBW).