Mothers Tina Aga and Gail Myers meet while volunteering at a heart screening clinic at Dana Hills High School. Aga’s daughter Ali, 15, was saved last year when a voluntary test caught a potentially fatal heart problem. Myers’ daughter Megan died in 2007 of Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 14 during a track meet.
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A recent gift ensures the special program continues to make a meaningful impact.
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COAST magazine annual honors exceptional and inspiring women in Orange County.
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Dr. Terez Yonan, an adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC Children's, appeared on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio to discuss eating disorder warning signs, and what to do if you think someone may be suffering from an eating disorder.
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Dr. Heather Huszti, CHOC's chief psychologist, tells U.S. News and World Report about the different types of depression and offers coping tips.
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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris toured CHOC Children's Hospital's Mental Health Inpatient Center as part of her multi-city listening tour across the state.
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Stackleather joined CHOC Mission in 2015 as pediatric intensive care unit manager. She has severed as interim director, patient care services, for the last several months.
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The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation donates $5 million to CHOC Children's to expand its Small Baby Unit.
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Celebrating its 12th year in support of CHOC Children's, the Anaheim Lady Ducks Fashion Show presented by The Worobey Family and Auction.com was held earlier this week at AV Irvine.
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Dr. Katherine Williamson, a pediatrician on staff at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital, discusses what parents should know about screen time
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A photograph depicting a young patient in CHOC Children’s neonatal intensive care unit participating in a music therapy session has earned a spot in a national photo exhibit showcasing how children’s hospitals help kids thrive.
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"Every day you are eligible to get a vaccine that you don't get one, the chance of an invasive disease remains," says Dr. Charles Golden, executive medical director of the Primary Care Network at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
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CHOC customer service manager selected to serve on The Beryl Institute's pediatric council.
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Cheryl Nance will work collaboratively with CHOC’s perioperative and patient care services team to enhance the health system’s strategic goals.
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Ellen Servetar will work collaboratively with cancer, hematology and patient care services teams to support the health system in achieving its strategic goals.
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A seasoned healthcare executive and former speech language pathologist has joined CHOC Children’s leadership team as vice president, operations.
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Anne Tanner, a veteran CHOC Children’s nursing leader, has been recognized for her commitment to innovation by a statewide professional association of her peers.
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There are undeniable benefits to sending your kids to camp. And in Orange County, the camping possibilities are endless.
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Keeping your kids so busy outside of school that they lack free time for play or rest can lead to stress, anxiety and depression, says Dr. Harpreet Kaur, a licensed clinical psychologist for kids and teens at CHOC Children’s in Orange County, California.
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CHOC is the first hospital on the West Coast and second children’s hospital in the U.S. to receive the Apex Recognition Award.
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Playdates with other children can help kids develop crucial social skills, but for parents and caregivers, they can also be a source of stress and worry, especially if the playdate location or host is unfamiliar.
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The Orange County Register again has selected the 100 Most Influential People in Orange County, and some of the choices will be exactly who you’d expect. Others, however, will surprise and maybe even delight.
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Medical professionals talk about their healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their 30 best pieces of advice for living well.
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Caedmon Blake could never have imagined his day at CHOC Children's last week would bring him face to face with some hockey heroes from his favorite sport.
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