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Children’s Hospital of Orange County to open new autism center - January 23, 2020

A new $9.5-million autism center at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County will use a holistic approach to help children and young adults with autism and other developmental disorders when it opens next month.
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County to open one-of-a-kind Thompson Autism Center - January 21, 2020

Children's Hospital of Orange County is preparing to open a one-of-a kind autism center that provides multiple resources and support services under one roof.
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CHOC’s new Thompson Autism Center is ready to open - January 17, 2020

A new $9.5 million autism center opening this month at CHOC Children’s will allow kids easily unsettled by new places to remain in its familiar, calming environment while their doctors come to them.
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Kimberly Chavalas Cripe Elected Chair of Children’s Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees - January 8, 2020

CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA).
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CHOC receives $8 million to advance research for rare disorder - January 7, 2020

An $8 million gift from the Foundation of Caring will help CHOC Children’s advance research for Pompe disease, a rare lysosomal storage disorder.
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Most influential: Meet Orange County’s 100 top influencers for 2019 - December 26, 2019

Influencers make their marks in Orange County in myriad ways.
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Final exams, college essays, family pressures: Here are 6 ways to help your teen manage stress - December 16, 2019

While there’s no research specifically looking at teens and holiday stress, there is some evidence that teens may be more susceptible to stress in general.
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Ducks boost the spirits of young patients with holiday visit to CHOC - December 14, 2019

Players made room-to-room visits, delivered Wild Wingers Kids Club kits and played some Hockey in the Hallway with the kids.
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Is this typical toddler behavior or a sign of something more serious? - December 13, 2019

Many parents are aware some of the biggest challenges that come with raising kids happen in the first few years.
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William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation donates $2 million to CHOC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - December 4, 2019

The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation has donated $2 million to CHOC's NICU, bringing its support of CHOC’s neonatal services to $7 million.
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A personal journey: How a healer became healed | The life of Dr. Mary Zupanc, pediatric neurologist - November 26, 2019

This is a story of a young girl who was told that she could not become a physician, but went on to become a great leader in the field of pediatric neurology. The story covers her own personal healing from a near-death situation.
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CHOC Children’s Receives Transformational Gift from Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Care - November 20, 2019

CHOC has received a transformational gift from the Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation to enhance and expand its pediatric mental health system of care.
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App screens kids for eye problems before they can talk - November 13, 2019

The app screens for vision disorders in young children, many of whom are too young to describe their own vision.
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Should I be correcting my toddler’s language? The answer might surprise you - November 10, 2019

For many parents, some of the sweetest memories of their children are the funny words they used as toddlers.
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Building a pediatric mental health system – two friends - November 4, 2019

Dr. Heather Huszti, chief psychologist at CHOC Children's, interviews Kimberly Cripe, president and CEO, on the importance of developing services for children with mental health concerns as a part of a pediatric health system.
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From SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio — Painless tonsillectomies - November 2, 2019

Dr. Nguyen Pham, a pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT) at CHOC Children’s, appeared on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio to discuss painless tonsillectomies.
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When is RSV season 2019? Experts say you can avoid it - October 28, 2019

Three doctors are sharing what to watch out for, when to worry, and when to just stock up on soup and saline spray when it comes to RSV.
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You’ve probably been washing your hands wrong—Here’s the right way to do it (and avoid getting sick) - October 16, 2019

According to a 2018 study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), consumers failed to wash their hands correctly 97 percent of the time.
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Doctor gives advice ahead of flu season - September 23, 2019

Dr. Katherine Williamson, a CHOC Children's pediatrician, offers tips on what parents and families can expect this coming flu season.
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From SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio – Laughter is the best medicine - September 18, 2019

Red Nose Docs, the flagship program of Healthy Humor, round on patients at CHOC Children's Hospital. They use comedy, magic and music to inject laughter and fun into the hospital environment.
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Orange County residents react as Gov. Newsom targets youth vaping with executive order - September 17, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom joined the fight against youth vaping, as Orange County pediatricians and students said something has to be done.
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Volleyball player is leading the parade to support Julian’s Lego Corner at CHOC - September 5, 2019

Julian’s Lego Corner in the Child Life Department at Children’s Hospital of Orange County is named after him. A family friend is raising funds for the year-round play area.
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What to do if you get stung by a bee - August 15, 2019

Quickly remove the stinger, apply ice and seek medical attention if you show signs of anaphylaxis — plus more advice from this U.S. News & World Report article, featuring CHOC Children's pediatric allergist Dr. Wan-Yin Chan.
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CHOC Children’s names new neonatology nursing director - August 14, 2019

CHOC Children’s has named longtime pediatric nurse Jennie Sierra as nursing director of neonatology. Her responsibilities will include oversight of CHOC Children’s Hospital’s neonatal units.
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Clowns do more than lift spirits at children’s hospitals, they change brains - August 14, 2019

With medical clown visits, it's not just about children. Spreading happiness is good for adults as well, especially parents struggling with a child in the hospital.
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