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Alarming rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases - January 20, 2022

Melanie Patterson, CHOC's vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, discusses COVID-19's impact on CHOC patients. 
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CHOC anesthesiologist brightens patients’ surgeries, bringing a cast of characters - January 19, 2022

Dr. Christine Ayoub has decorated more than 150 casts in the last year, ensuring CHOOC patients feel like kids, even when wearing a cast.
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COVID in Kids Under 5 May Look Like Croup, Pediatricians Warn - January 17, 2022

Dr. Eric Ball, a CHOC pediatrician, discusses with MedPage Today symptoms of COVID-19 in younger pediatric patients.
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More Kids Are Being Hospitalized With COVID-19 — But Experts Say Parents Shouldn’t Worry Too Much - January 7, 2022

CHOC pediatrician Dr. Andrea Kallah discusses with Parents magazine the Omicron COVID-19 variant's impact on children.
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CHOC increases sleep study capacity by opening new center, expanding beds - January 6, 2022

The expansion will grow its capacity to serve the region’s children and families in need of sleep studies.
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Most Influential: Dr. Mark Colon of Boys and Girls club health clinic - December 27, 2021

Dr. Colon has been he lifeblood of the CHOC Clinic at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana since it opened in 2001.
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CHOC leaders named to OC Register’s 125 Most Influential list - December 27, 2021

Three CHOC leaders are among the Orange County Register’s annual Most Influential list, a tally of Orange County’s most influential figures.
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Honda’s “Shogo” Electric Ride-On Vehicle Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children - December 20, 2021

Shogo, an electric ride-on vehicle designed to navigate hospital hallways to transport children, is currently in use at CHOC Hospital.
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CHOC leaders named to OC500 list - December 16, 2021

Three CHOC leaders were recently included in the Orange County Business Journal’s OC500 list, a directory of OC's most influential.
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CHOC Hospital in Orange becomes first Level I pediatric trauma center in county - December 13, 2021

CHOC Hospital has been verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I pediatric trauma center.
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From Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio – Preventing, treating overuse injuries - December 10, 2021

A CHOC pediatric sports medicine specialist discusses the prevention and treatment of pediatric overuse injuries.
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CHOC pediatrician receives Boys & Girls Club 2021 DreamMaker Award - December 10, 2021

Dr. Mark Colon was recognized recently for creating a COVID-19 health-and-safety protocol that become a model for U.S. Boys & Girls Clubs.
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More young children are killing themselves: The COVID-19 pandemic is making the problem worse - December 8, 2021

CHOC Chief Psychologist Dr. Heather Huszti shares insight on the impact of COVID-19 on youth suicide suicide rates in this USA Today article.
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CHOC welcomes resident dog into pediatric mental health inpatient center - December 8, 2021

Odessa’s calming presence brings an additional resource to the expert staff in CHOC's Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center.
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CHOC Recognized as Leapfrog Top Hospital for Quality and Safety - December 7, 2021

CHOC is one of only two West Coast children's hospitals to earn national distinction.
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CHOC opens first pediatric nuclear medicine facility in Orange County - December 7, 2021

The only pediatric nuclear medicine program in Orange County, it will allow the most accurate and proper diagnoses for children.
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CHOC pediatrician-in-chief discusses quality-of-life impacts patients living with HIV - December 1, 2021

On World AIDS Day, Dr. Coleen Cunningham, an infectious disease specialist, discusses quality-of life impacts on patients with HIV.
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Vanguard internship stipend lets student return to CHOC — this time, behind the curtain - November 23, 2021

Returning to CHOC for the two-month innovation internship this summer was also a sort of homecoming for Nolan, a longtime CHOC patient.
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CHOC and UCI Health Join New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network - November 4, 2021

CHOC and UCI Health have been jointly designated a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Disease Center of Excellence.
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CHOC Hospital PICU Earns Coveted Gold Beacon Award for Excellence - November 4, 2021

CHOC Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit earns national recognition for patient care and safety.
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Young children can receive COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know - November 4, 2021

Dr. Charles Golden, CHOC's vice president and executive medical director of primary care, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
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Orange County makes pediatric COVID-19 vaccine available - November 4, 2021

Dr. Eric Ball, CHOC pediatrician, talks with KCBS/KCAL about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
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CHOC welcomes new senior vice president and chief medical officer - November 2, 2021

Dr. Sandip Godambe joins the Orange County-based pediatric healthcare system as senior vice president and chief medical officer (CMO).
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Feds may soon approve Pfizer vax for kids 5-11. Pediatrician explains why parents shouldn’t hesitate on shots - October 28, 2021

Dr. Katherine Williamson, CHOC pediatrician, speaks with KCRW about children and the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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From Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio – Elbow fractures and sports injuries - October 19, 2021

A CHOC pediatric sports medicine specialist discusses elbow fractures and other common sports injuries on Doctor Radio's orthopedics show.
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