CHOC Pediatrica
News and Information for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
Orange County residents can help prevent prescription drug abuse by anonymously disposing of expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s “National Take Back Day” on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout the county. The most common source for the last prescription pain […]
Differentiation between newborn screening, conventional molecular diagnostic testing and genome sequencing; genetic diseases in newborns; and common indications to refer for fetal interventions due to congenital anomalies, are among the various topics featured at an upcoming CHOC conference. The 14th Annual Academic Day for Neonatologists Conference will be held on November 10, at 8 a.m. […]
For Devin Hugie, director of facilities, a tiny patient close to his heart makes it extra special to participate in the CHOC Walk in the Park. Devin’s participation in the CHOC Walk began more than a decade ago – long before he was an employee. His wife was looking for a community event in which […]
As part of the transformative mental health initiative that CHOC and other Orange County leaders launched in May 2015, CHOC celebrated the start of construction on the first inpatient mental health center in Orange County. To commemorate the important milestone, more than 150 leaders from CHOC and the community, including elected officials and members of […]
An annual golf tournament, “CHOC Charity Classic” benefiting CHOC is set for April 25, at The Resort at Pelican Hill golf course. Presented by Cigna, the popular event attracts our community’s leading business leaders and golf enthusiasts in support of children and the future of their health and well being. “We are so grateful to all our donors […]
Known as one of Orange County’s most unique and popular fundraisers, the CHOC Follies is back again with the newest musical production, “Carly and the Choco Factory: An Orange County Musical of Sweethearts, Swindlers and Swashbucklers!” benefiting CHOC. Featuring a talented cast of local social and business leaders, who graciously donate their time rehearsing for […]
