CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
CHOC is the nation’s first pediatric hospital to implement iRounding, a digital survey tool on an iPad that allows staff to identify and respond to CHOC families’ needs in real time. CHOC received the 2014 Ventana Research Award for its pioneering use of this technology. For years, hospitals have relied on paper surveys mailed home […]
A CHOC neonatologist has been recognized by the California Medical Association (CMA) for his extensive volunteer work. Dr. Sudeep Kukreja has received the 2015 Presidents’ Forum Award, which recognizes CMA members or physician organizations that show altruism or volunteerism. Award recipients’ work benefits the CMA, the component medical society, or the general profession of medicine […]
In this CHOC grand rounds video, Dr. Neal Nakra, pediatric pulmonologist and medical director of CHOC’s pediatric sleep program, addresses the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity in the pediatric population. In addition to discussing the trends in OSA, Dr. Nakra details the relationship between the condition and metabolic syndrome. Data, collected over […]
The Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC becomes a proud partner in the California Kids Cancer Comparison Initiative (CKCC).
The Huffington Post features CHOC in an article about the importance of fertility preservation for cancer survivors.
We are pleased to announce that we just completed another round of the CHOC – UC Irvine Child Health Research Awards, our annual call for proposals that enhance research collaborations between CHOC and UC Irvine and further the Mission, Vision and strategic aims of the CHOC-UCI Child Health Research Strategic Plan. Intended to support research […]
