Dr. Muhonen
World-class neurosurgeon, Michael Muhonen,M.D., treats his patients and their parents as though they were family.

Riley
The Meuniers find answers - and life-saving treatment - at CHOC

Sarah
Sarah loves robots. Especially the one that saved her life.

Christina
Type I diabetes has not kept Christina off the playing field.

Juan
Thanks to the CHOC Heart Institute, Baby Juan will grow up to steal the hearts of many admirers.

Liz
Diabetes Educator Liz Beko Helps Patient Get His Holiday Wish

Derek
Derek came to us with water on the brain, and now, thanks to an advanced surgical procedure, he's back in the pool.

Garrett
Shortly after Garrett was born, his parents received the news that he had a quadruple heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot, which only occurs in about two out of every 10,000 births, and he would unfortunately need surgery once he reached 11 lbs.

Ryen
Intense Feeding Therapy Frees Young Boy from G-Tube

Faith
Faith doesn't let anything slow her down.

Ruth
Ruth McCarty addresses the whole mind, body and spirit of the patient through the use of alternative therapies.

Mary Ella and Justina
Young philanthropists use their talents to raise money for CHOC.

Lauren
Lauren Gray describes life at "Camp CHOC" during her stay for surgery to correct Pectus Excavatum.

Sheila
All in a Day's Work for CHOC Nurse Sheila Dunning

Seth
Like most kids, seven-year-old Seth couldn't wait to grow up.

Zoe
A second opinion gave Zoe the chance to look forward to a normal childhood.

Janet
Janet and the rest of the After Cancer Treatment Survivorship (ACTS) team have dedicated themselves to helping cancer survivors navigate life after treatment.

Danny
Danny Allan, RN, Brings Experience as a Patient to his Role as a CHOC Caregiver

Paige
CHOC was there for the Harmon family when the unexpected happened.

Dr. Clark
Dr. Clark discovered her passion and brought it to CHOC.

Johnny
Johnny knew that eventually he would come to CHOC for treatment - but not until he was ready.

Hunter
Hunter's mom didn't plan for a premature delivery. Luckily we did.

Garrett
Garrett thinks he's a super hero. Thanks to the super team of doctors and nurses at CHOC, he's now a thriving 3-year-old.

Amelia
Passion and dedication are two words that only begin to describe Amelia Barragan’s commitment to CHOC Children’s patients and families.

Christopher
Christopher's attitude and outgoing personality helped him survive his cancer.

Nicole
"Our jobs are heartbreaking and rewarding all at once. I know I never want to work anywhere else. Ever."

Ryan
The Christopher Family's Nightmare Gets Happy Ending - Thanks to the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute.

Carla
Carla Daum has a passion for working with oncology patients.

Dr. Yost
CHOC pediatric anesthesiologist Paul Yost, MD, has uncovered a few “remedies” to help children relax before heading into the operating room.

Christy
Child life Specialist Christy Campo Makes Cancer a Little Less Scary

Alexa
Walking for the Gift of Life.

Dr. Zupanc
Dr. Mary Zupanc is the medical director of the CHOC Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and chief of the division of neurology.

Sarah
An ordinary trip to the grocery store becomes an extraordinary experience for a CHOC nurse - and one frantic mother

Tina
"I love my job because I still get to work directly with patients but also have the opportunities to work hard behind the scenes and be part of treatment outcomes,"

Dog Volunteers
Pet therapy dogs play a vital role in the treatment of patients.

Della
Caitlin and Chad Calder are Grateful for Second Chances

Sara
Sara suffered from cerebral palsy, and came to the CHOC Neuroscience Institute for treatment.

Megan, Matthew and Jacob
The Triumphant Trio and the Calamities they Clobbered.

Dr. Abdenur
Dr. Abdenur and his team are blazing new trails in the field of metabolic disorders - helping save precious lives

Megan
Megan El-Hinn was destined to be an oncology nurse. In fact, you might say that it is in her blood.

Haley
CHOC Children’s focus on family-centered care speaks to Haley’s own personal care philosophies.

Nadia
Nadia came to us with heart failure, liver failure and kidney failure. Today we consider her an amazing success.

Rachel
Rachel Rosenblum helps comfort CHOC at Mission (CHM) patients with cuddly bears and messages of encouragement.

Mason
Emergency Brain Surgery Saved Mason's Life

Sharon
Sharon Bergeron leads the charge in ensuring our nurses are equipped to provide our patients with the superior care CHOC is known for.

Zachary
CHOC Doctor Uses Minimally Invasive Procedure To Correct Chest Deformity

Sophia
The Amazing Battle of Sophia the Strong

Shirley and Eleanore
CHOC Volunteers help bring smiles to the Hospital's most intense floor.

Dr. Lubinsky
Dr. Paul Lubinsky Provides Intensive Care to Children - and their Parents

Juleah
CHOC Children’s has been Juleah Walsh’s home away from home since 2002 when she began working at CHOC as a nursing assistant.

Vinny
Diabetes doesn't slow top ranked baseball player.

Colin
Colin was diagnosed with rare chromosome disorder. After several months in the CHOC NICU, he was finally able to go home.

Alexis
For many teens, senior year of high school is full of excitement, anticipation and reflection.

Danielle
As a nurse in our preoperative unit, Danielle proudly provides care for our pediatric patients before and after surgery.

Dr. Chang
Renowned specialist leads the CHOC Heart Institute with the Japanese philosophy of kaizen top of mind.

Leandra
When it came time to figure out where she wanted to start her nursing career, Leandra knew that CHOC Children’s was the place for her.

Erica
5-year old girl survives congenital heart condition and fatal lung disease.

Colette
Being a case coordinator allows Colette to be an advocate for the Cancer Institute’s leukemia patients.

Brianna
1-year old survives nearly fatal infection

The Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks flock to CHOC to spread cheer to patients and their families.

Cesar
Cesar Galvan is able to walk again thanks to treatment and physical therapy at CHOC.

Dr. Goodman
Dr. Gary Goodman is a "Hospital Hero"

Ron
"From the first time I cared for a young child and was able to calm his fears and make the 'hurt' go away, I was hooked."

Gail
Diabetic Teen Completes Run of her Life

Garrett
Bone marrow transplant to treat myelogenous leukemia causes development of Graft versus Host Disease

Evi
Evi embarked on a journey that included successful scoliosis surgery and the decision to pursue a career at CHOC.

Kenta
It all started on a beautiful spring day in Mission Viejo when Kenta discovered the perfect pirate accessory – a stick.

Amanda
Amanda is healthy and happy after quick diagnosis and treatment by team of pediatric experts at CHOC.

Dr. Kukreja
Tiny patients inspire doctor to run big race in their honor.

Danielle
CHOC Nurse and Radio Lollipop Volunteer Danielle Vasquez is a Kid at Heart.

Josie Y. S. Lee
Grateful Grandmother Donates $1.5 Million to CHOC.

Danny
Former CHOC Patient Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Successful Transplant

Monique
For the first 2 months of her life, Monique was fighting to survive. Today she faces a normal, healthy childhood.

Junior
Junior's mom could not afford a wheelchair for her 8 year old son, but CHOC associates made it possible.

Maria
Maria thought her progressive scoliosis condition would confine her to a wheelchair, but everything changed when she came to CHOC.

Airic
Complex heart valve surgery saves boy's life.

Mickey and Friends
The Walt Disney Companies and CHOC share a vision of bringing a smile to children's faces.

Hope
After seeing pictures of herself in the NICU, Hope knew exactly where she wanted her philanthropic funds to go.

Zoey
For Zoey's mother, the fact that Hoag and CHOC collaborated to save her daughter's life is something she will never forget.

Anita
As a member of the CHOC preoperative nursing team, Anita helps children prepare for surgeries and procedures.

Julie
"I am proud that our team has been ahead of the curve in finding new and innovative ways to reach out to and treat teen and young adult patients."

Dr. Katz
Dr. KatZ has grown CHOC’s gastroenterology division to better meet the needs of the patients and families

Sawyer
Little Sawyer had a rare metabolic disease. Even more rare was the team assembled to treat him.

Spencer
When Spencer began having seizures, his mother had no idea what kind of battle lay ahead for her little boy.

Marcos
Right from the start, Marcos Di Pinto, Ph.D., is involved with each neuro-oncology patient at the Cancer Institute.

The Griffith Family
The Griffith Family hopes to create a legacy of philanthropic values for generations to come.

Linley
During an ultrasound, doctors informed Linley’s parents that their little girl would be born with a cleft lip and most likely a cleft palette.

Adam
Baby Survives Rare Congenital Disorder

Jesse
Wishing to help kids less fortunate than himself, Jesse ran 124 miles to raise money for CHOC.

Keturah
Immediately after birth, Keturah was diagnosed with Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis making it difficult for her to breathe and eat on her own.

Jenee
Jenee, a two-time survivor, knows what it is like to live through and be treated for cancer as a teen and young adult.

Camron
Camron receives life-saving surgery after being transferred to the PICU at CHOC at Mission.

Cynthia
Cynthia's passion for CHOC is evident in everything she does on - and off - the job!

Michele
Michele prides herself on making the surgery process less stressful for our patients and their families.

Spencer
Spencer's 2-year nightmare ended with innovative IVIG therapy

Dr. Minon
Dr. Minon shows her strong commitment to CHOC and the community it serves.

Michael
Micheal Driscoll was 15 when he was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. Today, he is in remission.

Dr. Kabeer
A core part of Dr. Mustafa Kabeer’s philosophy of care is to treat patients as if they are his own children.

Dr. Winokur
Dr. Robert Winokur loves being a host - at home and in the emergency department.

Madison
Madison and her family found more than just answers at the CHOC Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program.

Nathasha
After being diagnosed with CCHS, a rare breathing disorder, baby Nathasha would soon prove her strength to everyone, thanks to CHOC NICU's state-of-the-art care.

Nancy
Nancy Kuntz has been working with pediatric blood and marrow transplant (BMT) patients since 1985.

Julene
For more than 20 years Julene Schenk has been caring for cancer patients at CHOC Children’s.

Jessica
Jessica Oviatt is a child life specialist and has worked at CHOC Children’s since moving to California from Missouri in 2006.

Kathleen
Kathleen Adlard is full of passion for our patients.

Kim
CEO Kimberly Cripe epitomizes those who work tirelessly for the well-being of children.

Susan
"Joining the nursing team was an easy decision to make based on CHOC Children's reputation in the nursing community."

Dr. Sender
Dr. Sender strives to give the best care anywhere.

Dr. Downes
Dr. Maureen Downes uses her experience as a working mother to help others balance work with family

William
William, now healthy and happy, became “The Best Eater” among his kindergarten classmates!

Cianna
Cianna's poor vision does not dull her bright vision of the future.

Gene
As a father and a second-generation male nurse, Gene Paredes enjoys educating new dads.

Nina
Nina Subramanian was brought to CHOC where doctors successfully removed her brain tumor with risky surgery.

Sarah
Sarah Birdzell only weighed 1 1/2 pounds at birth.

Jeffrey
Multiple seizures interfered with Jeffrey's development and made him unable to walk or function.

Ryan
Fast thinking and a quick response by the CHOC at Mission trauma team helped save a young boy's life.

Dr. Aminian
Internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Afshin Aminian finds his true calling

Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani's fashion sense enabled her to help one of her favorite charities--CHOC.

Dr. Anas
Dr. Anas feels a strong personal commitment to the children and parents of Orange County.

Talan
Mari Smith learned that faith and trust in CHOC's NICU team - and in her son's strength - made all the difference in their journey home.

Jackson
Jackson's Cancer is in Remission - Thanks to CHOC

Sarah
Diagnosed with leukemia, Sarah gets cutting-edge treatment at the CHOC Cancer Institute.

Nathan
Nathan Akiyoshi receives surgery at CHOC to repair holes in heart.

Paige
Life is an adventure for a young girl that has endured five open-heart surgeries, leg amputations and a skeletal deformity.

Jace
Young burn victim beats the odds after being given a 10 percent chance of survival.

Ron
The teamwork involved in caring for our patients makes CHOC unique, especially in preoperative unit.

Brant
Experience at CHOC leads Brant Whiting to make a positive difference in the lives of others

Miles
Mother and son bond during the road to recovery.

Kameelah
Kameelah Williams’ warm smile greets every patient who enters CHOC Children’s preoperative unit.

Dr. Lam
Dr. Lam went from gravely-ill child to Pediatric Pioneer.

Lance
CHOC NICU Graduate Scores a Big Victory

Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest helped make an in-house radio station a reality for CHOC's kids.

Cassidy
Cassidy started Kindergarten last July, one month after the major open-heart surgery that saved her life.

Katie
Like many girls her age, our five-year-old daughter Katie Gerberding of Orange County enjoyed playing with her friends, her older brother Kyle, creating artwork and being a kid. With her bright eyes, long blonde hair and an electric smile, Katie lived a normal life of any healthy kindergartener.

Dr. Krumins
Dr. Krumins remembers how it feels to be a kid.

Nathan
When you're only one of a handful of kids on earth to have a rare form of cancer, where else on earth would you go?

Barbara
Because of her family’s history of cancer, Barbara McDavid decided when she was still a little girl that she wanted to work with cancer patients.

Nicole
Blood donations from friends and family helped save Nicole's life.

Brett
Outstanding research efforts enable Brett to live with CF

Dr. Dhar
Vijay Dhar, M.D. specializes in neonatal critical care, with particular interests in cytokines, nitric oxide, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and high-frequency oscillating ventilation (HFOV) performed at CHOC.

Eric
CHOC's Music Therapist Eric Mammen Provides Unique "Medicine" for Kids

Olivia
A fragile beginning strengthened her heart.

Shanna
Vijay Dhar, M.D. specializes in neonatal critical care, with particular interests in cytokines, nitric oxide, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and high-frequency oscillating ventilation (HFOV) performed at CHOC.

Mark
CIO Mark Headland keeps patients connected to what's important in life.