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CHOC Receives Grant for County’s First Pediatric Psychiatric Consult Line - July 16, 2018

James M. Cox Foundation awards $200,000 grant to CHOC Children's to pilot region's first pediatric psychiatric consultation access line.
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Doug Corbin named Vice President, Chief Development Officer of CHOC Children’s Foundation - July 10, 2018

Corbin will create and lead an integrated advancement program to maximize philanthropic support for CHOC Children’s, Orange County’s only pediatric health care system.
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U.S. News Ranks CHOC Among Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals - June 26, 2018

CHOC Children’s has been named one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report based on, among many factors, patient outcomes.
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Selena Gomez Hit the Dance Floor to Surprise CHOC’s Oncology Prom - June 25, 2018

The pop star stopped by the Children's Hospital Orange County's annual Oncology Prom to surprise some fans in formal wear.
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Selena Gomez, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ cast attend prom night at children’s hospital - June 25, 2018

Jack Black, Selena Gomez, and “Grey’s Anatomy” cast members attended the 17th annual Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Oncology Prom.
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Selena Gomez Surprises Fans at Hospital Prom — and Sticks Around for Selfies - June 25, 2018

Selena Gomez spent her Saturday night making a special appearance in SoCal, much to the delight of the kids she surprised.
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Selena Gomez Delights Fans at Children’s Hospital of Orange County Prom - June 24, 2018

The singer made an appearance on Saturday night at the Children’s Hospital Orange County’s oncology prom event.
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Selena Gomez and more stars surprise Children’s Hospital teen patients at their annual prom event - June 24, 2018

The Children's Hospital of Orange County’s oncology prom became a star-studded affair when celebrities like Selena Gomez made surprise appearances.
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Selena Gomez Spends Time With Fans at Children’s Hospital of O.C. Prom Event - June 24, 2018

The 25-year-old pop star made a special stop at the Children's Hospital of Orange County's oncology prom event on Saturday.
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Selena Gomez Meets Fans at Children’s Hospital of Orange County Prom - June 24, 2018

Selena Gomez spent part of her Saturday making a special guest appearance at Children's Hospital Orange County's oncology prom event.
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3 Safety Lessons That Could Save Your Kid’s Life - June 20, 2018

Amy Frias, community educator at CHOC Children’s in Orange, California, and coordinator of Safe Kids Orange County, shares crucial safety advice.
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CHOC to hold prom night for teens battling cancer and for post-treatment survivors - June 14, 2018

In an effort to support teens undergoing cancer treatment and post-treatment survivors, the hospital has been holding a prom for the past 16 years.
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Want Your Child To Eat (Almost) Everything? There Is A Way - June 11, 2018

"It's hard as a parent to go to work, to make money, to come home to try to put together a dinner really fast and serve it to your kid and then they don't touch it," says Dr. Eric Ball.
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Coping With Cancer - June 8, 2018

"There comes a point where you have to do things for yourself and choose to be positive."
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What You Need to Know About Taking a Child to Therapy - June 1, 2018

This post will hopefully explain any questions you might have about taking a child to see a therapist thanks to the expert advice of Dr. Carlos Konishi Ph.D., a pediatric psychologist at CHOC Children’s.
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CHOC Children’s and Thompson Foundation Announce New Autism Center - April 25, 2018

The Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s will be devoted to evaluating children as early as possible to promote better outcomes; engaging children whose behaviors diminish quality of life for them and their families; and establishing a long-term support system for children with complex care needs
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CHOC Children’s Honored as a National Leader in Employee Engagement - April 20, 2018

CHOC Children’s has been awarded the Advisory Board 2018 Workplace of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. CHOC is one of only 20 organizations to receive the award.
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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Mental Health Inpatient Center - March 27, 2018

The Center will provide Orange County’s first psychiatric inpatient beds for children younger than 12 and is centerpiece of CHOC’s pediatric mental health system of care.
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Veteran Orange County Psychiatrist Appointed Medical Director, CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center - March 26, 2018

Dr. Hoang “Wayne” Nguyen has been appointed medical director of the CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center. He will also serve as medical director, child and adolescent psychiatry and chair of the psychiatry section of CHOC’s medical staff.
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CHOC at Mission Nurse Honored for Quality Improvement - March 16, 2018

The California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) has named Liz Drake, RNC-NIC, MN, NNP, CNS, clinical nurse specialist in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital (CCMH), the 2018 winner of the Janet Pettit Memorial Award.
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Orange County Couple Donates $3 Million to CHOC - March 12, 2018

A $3 million donation from a Corona del Mar couple will support positive programs and activities focused on survivorship for adolescents and young adults treated for cancer at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s.
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How To Help Someone With An Eating Disorder, According To Experts - March 2, 2018

If you know a loved one is struggling, the first, and most important thing you can offer them is your unconditional support and love. From there, consider giving any (or all) of the following advice a try to show that person they truly aren't alone in their struggle.
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American College of Surgeons Grants CHOC Prestigious Trauma Center Verification - February 28, 2018

CHOC Children’s Hospital has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II pediatric trauma center. This achievement recognizes CHOC’s commitment to providing the highest quality trauma care to injured patients.
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Why I Became a NICU Nurse - February 20, 2018

I didn’t realize it at the time, but my nursing career would take a different path after my experience with high-risk twins.
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Veteran Human Resources Executive Joins CHOC Children’s - February 12, 2018

With close to 30 years of leadership experience in business operations, human resources and change management, Mark Steiman has joined CHOC Children’s as executive director, human resources, and will lead employee relations and engagement strategies for the pediatric healthcare system.
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