Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation Donates $25,000 to Children's Hospital of Orange County’s Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program
May 05, 2008
The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation donated $25,000 in support of Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s (CHOC) Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Program.
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Selected as Hospital Partner in Get on Board with Child Safety! National Campaign
April 25, 2008
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is one of six hospitals nationwide selected as a partner in Get on Board with Child Safety! -- a national injury prevention campaign spearheaded by Dorel Juvenile Group's Safety 1st brand and the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI).
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Opens Family-Centered Outpatient Infusion Center
April 21, 2008
The new, 6000-square-foot facility, which also includes a recreation therapy area, a dedicated child life specialist, and televisions, DVD players and PlayStations at each infusion station to encourage the healing power of play, provides a dedicated center for pediatric patients to receive infusions and procedures without having to be admitted to the hospital.
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CHOC and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Host The Air Power Games on Saturday, April 26
April 21, 2008
CHOC and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Host The Air Power Games on Saturday, April 26
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CHOC at Mission Clinical Documentation Team Honored as a National "Best Nursing Team" by ADVANCE for Nurses Magazine
April 14, 2008
CHOC at Mission was honored today by ADVANCE for Nurses magazine, a biweekly magazine serving 1.7 million healthcare professionals, for having one of the nation’s five "best nursing teams" for 2008
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CHOC Earns National Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care
March 27, 2008
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has been recognized with a third place win in the Child Health Corporation of America’s (CHCA) RACE for Results Award Program, which honors outstanding performance improvement achievements at children’s hospitals across the United States.
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Hosts Free Asthma/Allergy Education Event
March 25, 2008
CHOC, in partnership with UCI Medical Center, will host its 8th Annual Asthma and Allergy Education Event on May 31, 2008. The free event will provide asthma and allergy education to parents, caregivers and children.
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Churm Media Recognizes two CHOC Leaders in 2008 "20 Women to Watch" List
March 13, 2008
When Orange County media powerhouse Churm Media identifies "20 Women to Watch," Orange County pays attention. This year's impressive list includes two CHOC leaders - Dr. Daphne Wong, Assistant Director of the Pediatric Residency Program and Medical Director of the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program, and Dana Bledsoe, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.
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CHOC's Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer is Recognized with Excellence in Leadership Award
February 08, 2008
CHOC Nursing Leader, Dana Bledsoe, is honored for professional development and clinical excellence.
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CHOC Earns CAPE Award for Innovation, Service and Performance Excellence
January 31, 2008
CHOC is the only children's hospital in the state to earn this distinction and the only Orange County-based organization honored this year.
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Orange County Leaders Take the Stage for CHOC in CHOC Follies XI: Waiting for CHOCMAN - A Musical Mockumentary
January 29, 2008
Nearly 100 of Orange County's prominent leaders dance and sing for CHOC.
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Anaheim Ducks Face Off for CHOC on Sunday, February 17
January 17, 2008
The Anaheim Ducks and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) have partnered together for a special family night dedicated to raising funds for CHOC on Sunday, February 17 at 5 p.m.
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CHOC Recommends Safety Precautions To Ensure a Fun And Safe Winter Season on The Slopes
January 03, 2008
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CHOC Physician Stanley Galant Named 2007 "Hospital Hero"
December 07, 2007
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As Holiday Vacation Approaches, CHOC Offers Internet Safety Guidelines For Parents and Children
December 06, 2007
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CHOC Recommends Following Safety Guidelines To Enjoy A Truly Magical Holiday Season
November 21, 2007
'Tis the season to be jolly, and the well-being of children tops the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) wish list. Parents can take simple precautions to avoid injury and ensure a safe, magical holiday season for their children.
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CHOC Researchers Test DHA To Prevent Type 1 Diabetes In Newborns
November 15, 2007
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is one of nine medical centers in the United States recruiting participants for a pilot study to see if the dietary substance Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, can prevent type 1 diabetes in babies at risk.
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Torch Relay for Children's Miracle Network Ends Its Cross-Country Tour in California
November 14, 2007
On Sunday, November 18, the Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network will make its final stop in Los Angeles on their third annual coast-to-coast tour aimed at raising $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network, of which Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)is a member hospital.
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CHOC Physician Dr. Stanley Galant named a 2007 Hospital Hero by the Hospital Association of Southern California
November 12, 2007
Dr. Galant has been the driving force behind bringing the first Breathmobile® to Orange County. Since he achieved that vision, more than 6,000 children have been seen and more than 2,000 have been treated for asthma.
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Tips for Helping Kids Cope with Disaster
October 24, 2007
CHOC has compiled the following information to help you help your kids cope with the current wildfire situation in Southern California
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Smoke from the California wildfires can pose a health threat to children
October 23, 2007
Smoke from the California wildfires can pose a health threat to seniors, children and people with certain medical conditions. Be sure to follow these tips, courtesy of Children's Hospital of Orange County...
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CHOC is One of Only Eight Children's Hospitals Named to the "Leapfrog 2007 Top Hospitals" List
September 25, 2007
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is one of 41 hospitals - and one of only eight children's hospitals across the nation- named to the "Leapfrog 2007 Top Hospitals" list, based on results from the Leapfrog Hospital Quality and Safety Survey, a national rating system that provides an up-to-the-minute assessment of a hospital's quality and safety.
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Auto Show to Host Charity Preview Night Benefiting CHOC
September 19, 2007
Guests will enjoy gourmet delicacies, cocktails and musical entertainment, while strolling among more than 500 2008-model cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles, crossovers and more.
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Honored with 2007 Aster Award
August 10, 2007
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) was recently honored with the Gold Award in the 2007 Aster Awards competition, an elite competition recognizing the nation's most talented healthcare professionals for excellence in advertising.
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CHOC Recommends Children Keep Low Stress Levels and Learn Effective Study Skills As Back to School Season Arrives
August 08, 2007
Information that will help parents and their children cope with the increased demands of life and school.
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Blizzards Benefit CHOC in August
July 31, 2007
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Kaiser Permanente’s Gift to CHOC Supports Mobile Asthma Services for Inner-City Kids
July 30, 2007
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CHOC Receives Another Top Score in Quality and Safety Practices From The Leapfrog Group
July 25, 2007
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Kohl's and CHOC Keep Kids Safe
July 23, 2007
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers and CHOC Prescribe Summer Reading
July 06, 2007
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CHOC CEO Kim Cripe Interview with Coast Magazine
July 01, 2007
This mother of three sons talks about surviving managed healthcare, the bittersweet life in a children’s hospital, and why recruiting doctors to the land of sunshine isn’t as easy as most think (from
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CHOC Physician Dr. Benjamin Silverman receives Distinguished Service Award.
July 01, 2007
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Radio Lollipop at CHOC on CBS Early Show
June 22, 2007
See CHOC's Radio Station featured on this national television program.
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CHOC Recommends Playing It Safe Around The Water During This Summer
June 15, 2007
Keep Children Safe Around The Water During Summer
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Expands Breathmobile® Program - Improving Access to Specialized Asthma Care to Under Insured Children
June 01, 2007
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Help Orange County Win a Free Concert with Country Superstar Tracy Byrd
May 22, 2007
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The John Wayne Cancer Foundation Donates $118,000 to CHOC for National Melanoma Awareness Project
May 08, 2007
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Grateful Family Makes a Mark with $1.5 Million Donation to Children's Hospital of Orange County
April 18, 2007
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17th Annual CHOC/Disneyland® Resort "Walk in the Park" Set for October 21st
March 27, 2007
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CHOC is Selected as a Member of the United Resource Networks Neonatal Centers of Excellence network
March 26, 2007
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Stonefire Grill Serves up Day of Fun for CHOC Patients and Issues Great American Pizza Challenge
March 21, 2007
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CHOC Diabetes Program Receives $100,000 Endowment from the Robert and Helga Pralle Family Foundation
March 19, 2007
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CHOC Scientist Investigates Stem Cell Biology in Degenerative Diseases
March 14, 2007
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CHOC and UCI Offer Free Asthma and Allergy Education Event
March 08, 2007
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CHOC Recommends Children Wear Helmets to Avoid Brain Injuries
March 07, 2007
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
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CHOC Launches The Orthopaedic Institute
February 23, 2007
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has announced the launch of its fourth center of excellence, the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute, the only program of its kind in the region.
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CHOC Joins Children’s Miracle Network
February 20, 2007
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Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Selects CHOC as "Major Affiliate"
February 08, 2007
CHOC Research Institute placed at the international forefront of diabetes research.
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Launches Computerized Physician Order Entry, Joining Elite Group of Hospitals Nationwide
February 01, 2007
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) announces the latest enhancement to the hospital's computerized clinical documentation system - computerized physician order entry (CPOE). This advancement comes less than one year after the Institute of Medicine released a report calling for all prescriptions to be written electronically by 2010 to improve patient safety.
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CHOC Patients Attend Anaheim Ducks Practice
January 30, 2007
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Galkos Construction Donates $30,000 to Children's Hospital of Orange County
January 25, 2007
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Baskin-Robbins Partners with CHOC to Unveil A New Store Concept in Garden Grove
January 24, 2007
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Help Support Jesse Zweig as he runs 200 miles for CHOC
January 17, 2007
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Teen to Run 200 Miles - the equivalent of 7 1/2 marathons, for CHOC
January 16, 2007
Teenager Jesse Zweig hopes to raise $20,000 in pledges and complete the 200-mile run in less than 48 hours.
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Hoag Hospital Partners with CHOC to Enhance Pediatric Care in Coastal Orange County
January 12, 2007
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More than 35 CHOC Docs are Named Physicians of Excellence
January 03, 2007
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CHOC Receives Phase 1 Clinical Trial Designation
January 01, 2007
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Record Number of Harley-Davidson Bikers Ride in 12th Annual CHOC Toy Run
December 25, 2006
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Sandbox Couture and CHOC Foundation for Children Sign Cause Marketing Program Agreement
December 15, 2006
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Offers Tips for a Safe Holiday Season
December 04, 2006
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"Canyon Cruise for Kids" Roars Through South County for CHOC at Mission Patients
November 21, 2006
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CHOC CEO Kim Cripe Recognized as one of OC Metro's "Hottest 25 People in Orange County"
October 26, 2006
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CHOC's Safety Precautions Will "Spook" Potential Hazards Away
October 24, 2006
CHOC RECOMMENDS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO ASSURE CHILDREN “SPOOK” POTENTIAL HAZARDS AWAY
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Children's Hospital of Orange County named to Leapfrog's Top Hospitals 2006 List
October 20, 2006
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CHOC Reading Program Receives Record Number of Books from Book Drive Sponsored by Barnes & Noble and Pat & Oscar's
October 18, 2006
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A record number of participants are expected to raise over $1 million for Children's Hospital of Orange County at the 16th Annual CHOC/Disneyland Resort
October 06, 2006
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CHOC Appoints Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
October 03, 2006
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Radio Lollipop Rejects the Silent Treatment
September 23, 2006
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Radio Lollipop Makes West Coast Debut at Children's Hospital of Orange County
September 22, 2006
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Ahoy! Young pirates to sail high seas with Minnie Mouse in a “Minnie” version of the CHOC/Disneyland Resort “Walk in the Park”
September 20, 2006
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CHOC and CHOC at Mission Voted Best Places to Work and Volunteer in Orange County
September 15, 2006
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Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill® Fundraiser Ends in Sweet Success for Children's Hospital of Orange County's Radio Lollipop
August 23, 2006
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CHOC Breathmobile Awarded $500,000 From South Coast Air Quality Management District
August 14, 2006
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Featured on New TLC Show
August 03, 2006
CHOC hits national airwaves.
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Young Patients Get Prescription to "Clown Around" with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus
July 26, 2006
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Children's Hospital of Orange County Pediatricians see Increase in "Swimmer's Ear"
July 20, 2006
CHOC pediatricians offer advice in preventing painful "swimmer's ear" this summer.
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CHOC FOLLIES X: "FANTOM OF THE FOLLIES"– A Farcical Frolic Through The Classic Tale!" Raises Close to $600,000 for Children’s Hospital of Orange County
July 19, 2006
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Disneyland Celebrates Birthday by Giving $1 Million Gift to CHOC
July 17, 2006
On the morning of July 17th, in celebration of Disneyland's 51st birthday, CHOC received a $1 million gift from The Walt Disney Company, The Disneyland Resort and the Cast at Disneyland.
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Annual Anime Expo® Charity Auction Benefits CHOC
July 13, 2006
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) was the recipient of the 15th Annual Anime Charity Auction proceeds, held by of The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) .
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CHOC Associate featured as Hometown Hero
July 07, 2006
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CHOC To Benefit From 15th Annual Anime Expo Charity Auction Proceeds
June 30, 2006
CHOC Selected to Receive Anime Expo Charity Auction Proceeds
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CHOC Patient Safety Initiative featured in Advance for Nurses
June 26, 2006
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Radio Lollipop Comes to West Coast at Children's Hospital of Orange County
June 19, 2006
Radio Lollipop is coming to the West Coast at Children's Hospital of Orange County, and kid-friendly CDs and craft supplies are needed.
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Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and Mighty Ducks Partner with Children's Hospital of Orange County
June 14, 2006
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Beth Rowett, Executive Director of Quality at CHOC, Appointed Senior Examiner for 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
June 02, 2006
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Children's Hospital of Orange County and Kohl's Help Keep Kids Safe this Summer
May 24, 2006
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CHOC Earns Top Status for Outstanding Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
May 16, 2006
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Safe Kids Orange County Coalition & Children's Hospital of Orange County Offer Car Seat Inspections Aimed at Improving 100 Percent Misuse Rate
May 10, 2006
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Children's Hospital of Orange County's Cancer Patients Throw Pies at Doctors and Nurses
April 10, 2006
Patients toss pies at doctors and nurses for $100,000 donation.
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CHOC Vice President Honored by National Human Resources Association
March 22, 2006
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ORANGE COUNTY’S OFFICIAL OSCAR NIGHT® PARTY BENEFITS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
March 13, 2006
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GOT Toyota's 1000 Car Challenge Brings in $25,000 for CHOC's Radio Lollipop Project
March 10, 2006
1000 Car Challenge Raises Funds for Radio Lollipop
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CHOC Recommends Children Wear Helmets to Avoid Brain Injury and Obey California Law
March 01, 2006
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
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CHOC’s Reading Program Honored with Literacy Award from the Orange County Reading Association
January 23, 2006
CHOC Recipient of the 2006 “Celebrate Literacy” Award
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More than 40 CHOC Physicians Named "Physicians of Excellence"
January 19, 2006
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