Stretching before activity as well as at home, and alternating between sports are key to prevent sports-related injuries, Dr. Francois Lalonde, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and chief of the department of surgery at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Children interested in a specific sport should spend three to four months each year participating in an […]
News from the PIC – November 2013
CHOC Clinical Leadership Council The CHOC Clinical Leadership Council (CLC) has been working on a variety of initiatives this year. I am very pleased to share some important updates in the areas of house-based services, sleep center expansion, new equipment available at CHOC, and the formalization of the clinical program development process. Expanded CLC Membership […]
Dr. John Schlechter Talks About Overuse Injuries in Children
In this CHOC Radio expert interview, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. John Schlechter dropped by Seacrest Studios to talk about overuse injuries in children. Many children today are involved in sports and some kids even specialize in one type of sport at a young age. Repetitive use of the same bones and joints can cause stress on […]
Look Who’s Turning 50! – Follow CHOC on Social Media
CHOC’s 50th anniversary is on Oct. 4, 2014! In honor of this golden milestone, our beloved mascot Choco Bear has launched a 50-week gratitude tour on social media to thank the hospital for helping him after falling from a tree in 1964. As part of his gratitude tour, he’ll be sharing inspiring stories, videos, trivia […]
CHOC Specialty Care Services Open in Corona
Children in Corona and surrounding communities will now have access to quality pediatric specialty care much closer to home, with the opening of CHOC Health Center in Corona this December. CHOC is dedicated to extending the reach of its pediatric experts and is committed to improving access to care. In this new, state-of-the-art facility, CHOC […]
OC Autism Experts Have New Location
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 […]
