A new era of pediatric care in Orange County is underway with CHOC seven-story tower scheduled to open in April 2013. The state-of-the-art tower will feature patient care services provided within a completely pediatric-focused environment, including Orange County’s only pediatric emergency department, operating rooms, two cardiac catheterization labs, radiology, laboratory and pathology services. Activation plans […]
An Exciting New Year – A Note From Dr. Feaster, CHOC Chief Medical Information Officer
In addition to wishing all a very happy and productive new year, I wanted to review some of the upcoming IT changes associated with the phased opening of the South Tower during February and March. The following dates are tracking pretty well although there is always the variable of state licensure that may change some […]
CHOC Patient Care Tower Celebration
Join us on Saturday, February 2, 2013 as we celebrate the new CHOC patient care tower! This remarkable event commemorating the new CHOC, will include music, entertainment, fun family activities, tours, special guests and refreshments. The festivities will be held as follows: Dedication Ceremony – 12:00pm – 12:30pm Community Festival and Celebration – 1:00pm – […]
One-Of-A-Kind Experience Comes to CHOC – Jan. 21st – 31st
In partnership with the entertainment experts at the Disneyland Resort, CHOC is pleased to present the CHOC Showcase to all Associates, Medical Staff and Volunteers. This one-hour, live-action event highlights the innovative features of the new CHOC – our culture and our South Tower. Running at various times January 21 through January 31, 2013, the […]
Why Do Research in Children? (Clinical Trial Guidelines)
One or more medications are prescribed at nearly half of all children’s doctor visits in this country yet upwards of 30% of these medicines have not undergone the rigors of clinical testing in children. Even though pediatricians agree that children and adolescent are not just “mini adults”, the off-label use of adult-approved drugs, adjusted for […]
MI2: Technological Insights for Your Inner Medical “Geek”
Do emerging technologies such as regenerative medicine, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence ignite your intellectual curiosity? If so, you’ll definitely want to get involved with Medical Intelligence & Innovations Group (MI2), which meets monthly at CHOC. This informal venue is open to the CHOC campus and affiliated medical community members interested in exchanging news, information or […]
