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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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CHOC welcomes first resident dog - October 13, 2021
The Labrador-golden retriever mix is now heeling – and healing – in the halls at CHOC’s main hospital campus in Orange.
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Randomized trial demonstrates whole-genome sequencing leads to precision care for critically ill infants - September 30, 2021
A randomized trial with CHOC and other children's hospitals shows clinical whole-genome sequencing (cWGS) outperforms usual care by two-fold.
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CHOC earns leadership development award for CHOC University - September 24, 2021
CHOC U utilizes a variety of course formats, including virtual instructor-led classes, computer-based training, and blended learning.
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CHOC professional earns top healthcare management credential - September 21, 2021
Debbie Moysychyn, director of learning and organizational development, has become a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Patients with malnutrition may be more likely to have severe COVID-19 outcomes - July 28, 2021
A CHOC study concludes that people who have a history of malnutrition may have an increased likelihood of death from COVID-19.
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Panda Express® Pledges $5 Million to CHOC as Part of National Philanthropic Initiative - July 6, 2021
CHOC has received a $5 million pledge from Panda Express® to fund education, research, innovation, and patient-and family-centered care.
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8-Year-Olds in Despair: The Mental Health Crisis Is Getting Younger - June 28, 2021
“It’s almost like the pandemic threw gasoline on embers that were already glowing,” says Dr. Heather Huszti, chief psychologist at CHOC.
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UCI Health and CHOC open one of the first fetal care centers in So. Cal - June 16, 2021
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California offers fetal diagnosis, education and treatment to expectant families facing congenital conditions.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks CHOC Among Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals - June 15, 2021
CHOC has once again been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 rankings.
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All-in-one Fetal Care Center set to open at CHOC in Orange - June 14, 2021
From The Orange County Register -- The Fetal Care Center of Southern California, based at CHOC in Orange, is set to open its doors on Wednesday, June 16, offering expectant moms whose babies will be born with birth defects the kind of comprehensive care in one place, and during a single visit, that is hard to find in the region.
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Study shows rWGS led to better outcomes for critically ill infants - June 4, 2021
CHOC participated in Project Baby Bear, a program that demonstrated the clinical and economic value of rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (rWGS).
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With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’ - June 3, 2021
OCDE and CHOC have teamed up to pilot a handful of school-based “WellSpace” centers that will encourage students to take a break from life’s stressors.
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CHOC Pediatric Infectious Disease Physicians Earn Global Distinction for Excellence - June 2, 2021
Dr. Antonio Arrieta and Dr. Jasjit Singh are among 12 newly designated PIDS fellows, recognized for professional excellence and service to the profession.
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The impact of COVID on our children - May 19, 2021
As we head into the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to understand the effects of the virus on children. While the rate of infection in kids is much lower than in adults, children are not immune to COVID-19 and are suffering from both short-and long-term complications.
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CHOC Foundation Earns Coveted Rating from Charity Navigator - May 14, 2021
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator, has awarded the CHOC Foundation a 4-star rating for its strong financial health.
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Parent Input Builds Better Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - April 15, 2021
The Thompson Autism Center at CHOC offers state-of-the-art facilities, program initiatives and a multidisciplinary team, but its most important asset may go beyond CHOC’s walls.
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