Message from Dr. Maria Minon

Physician Connection is now online. With the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, we are pleased to introduce this inaugural  electronic issue of Physician Connection. Our online medical staff newsletter will continue providing important information and stories about CHOC Children’s and our medical staff on a more convenient platform.  Our goal is for this publication to become a more functional, informative resource for you.

And speaking of online tools, have you visited CHOC Docs ( www.chocdocs.org ) lately? That’s where you will find several resources that are also accessible from your smartphone or tablet:

• CHOC Paws Portal
• CHOC Remote Access
• CHOC Crimson Physician Tool
• Physician news, blogs and medical journals
• Upcoming CME events
• Physician Social Media (CHOC Docs Twitter, CHOC Docs Blog)
• Patient Referral Guidelines

CHOC Docs also has quick links to other CHOC resources, from care guidelines to hospital policy and bylaws.

Enhanced communications and interactive capabilities are just a fraction of the exciting advancements taking place at CHOC. Undoubtedly, 2013 will be a landmark year in our hospital’s history. Our new front door has opened in our South Tower, and grand opening festivities are just weeks away. Be sure to read more about our latest tower milestones in this e-newsletter.

As  CHOC enters one of the most dynamic periods in our history, we can all take pride in how quickly our hospital has progressed from a small community children’s hospital to one of the top pediatric facilities in the nation. Thank you for your role in building a better future for our patients and their families.

And on behalf of CHOC Medical Administration, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2013.

Sincerely,

Maria E. Minon, M.D., F.A.A.P.
CHOC Children’s Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer