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CHOC Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care - February 19, 2021

CHOC Hospital is the only children’s hospital on the West Coast and one of just three children’s hospitals in the nation to be recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) with the 2021-22 Apex Recognition Award, which honors respiratory care departments for best practices and high-quality care.
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CHOC Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety - December 8, 2020

CHOC is one of only nine children’s hospitals in the nation to be named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.
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Renowned physician tapped as new chair for UCI Pediatrics and CHOC Pediatrician-in-Chief - October 22, 2020

Dr. Coleen Cunningham’s experience, research expertise and leadership capabilities will be transformative to communities served by CHOC and UCI.
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Mater Dei High School and CHOC Partner to Enhance Mental Health Services for Students - October 16, 2020

Mater Dei High School and CHOC are partnering to bring enhanced wellness and mental health services to students. 
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CHOC Children’s Emergency Nurse Earns National Recognition for Excellence - September 14, 2020

CHOC nurse Lisa Chambers recognized for excellence in emergency nursing.
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CHOC Children’s Hospital Earns 2020 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award - August 5, 2020

The Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department at CHOC Children's Hospital was recognized for exceptional, innovative performance.
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CHOC recognized as one of nation’s best children’s hospitals - June 16, 2020

CHOC Children’s is one of a select group of pediatric facilities nationwide to have been ranked today as a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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Erick Herrscher joins CHOC Children’s as director, Hyundai Cancer Institute - June 1, 2020

Working in partnership with hospital and physician leaders, Herrscher will be responsible for advancing CHOC as a leading destination for cutting-edge cancer care for children and young adults. 
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CHOC Children’s names new chief scientific officer - March 3, 2020

As a testament to CHOC commitment to research and finding new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, CHOC has appointed renowned physician and research scientist Dr. Terence Sanger as its vice president for research and chief scientific officer.
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CHOC Children’s names new chief information security officer - January 28, 2020

CHOC Children’s has named longtime information security leader Tony Lakin as its chief information security officer.
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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Thompson Autism Center - January 24, 2020

New center expands the region’s capacity to serve children with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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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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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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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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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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CHOC Welcomes New Performance Excellence Leader - July 12, 2019

Seasoned healthcare leader Sharon Nielsen Wilson will work to further increase performance excellence across CHOC's pediatric healthcare system.
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CHOC Children’s Hospital honored with resuscitation recognition award - June 21, 2019

CHOC Children’s Hospital has been recognized for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital.
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CHOC recognized as one of nation’s best children’s hospitals - June 18, 2019

CHOC Children’s is one of only 50 pediatric facilities in the nation to earn recognition as a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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CHOC Children’s Honored as Workplace of the Year - June 6, 2019

A recipient of the Workplace of the Year Award, CHOC Children's is dedicated to being an employer of choice.
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Medical clowns deliver smiles to patients at CHOC Children’s Hospital - May 16, 2019

A recent gift ensures the special program continues to make a meaningful impact.
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CHOC Mission Names New Director of Patient Care Services - March 29, 2019

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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CHOC receives $5 million to expand care to smallest, sickest of newborns - March 26, 2019

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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CHOC Children’s Photograph Selected for National Photo Exhibit Showcasing the Work of Children’s Hospitals - March 18, 2019

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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CHOC Joins Global Community Dedicated to Improving the Patient Experience - March 6, 2019

CHOC customer service manager selected to serve on The Beryl Institute's pediatric council.
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