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CHOC Children’s names new chief scientific officer - March 3, 2020
As a testament to CHOC Children’s 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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CHOC Children’s Welcomes New Surgical Service Line Director - February 21, 2019
Cheryl Nance will work collaboratively with CHOC’s perioperative and patient care services team to enhance the health system’s strategic goals.
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CHOC Children’s Welcomes New Director of Clinical Services for Oncology - February 21, 2019
Ellen Servetar will work collaboratively with cancer, hematology and patient care services teams to support the health system in achieving its strategic goals.
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Mary Zimmer Named CHOC’s Vice President, Operations - February 19, 2019
A seasoned healthcare executive and former speech language pathologist has joined CHOC Children’s leadership team as vice president, operations.
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CHOC Nurse Leader Recognized for Excellence in Innovation - February 8, 2019
Anne Tanner, a veteran CHOC Children’s nursing leader, has been recognized for her commitment to innovation by a statewide professional association of her peers.
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CHOC Children’s Hospital earns national award for excellence in respiratory care - January 30, 2019
CHOC is the first hospital on the West Coast and second children’s hospital in the U.S. to receive the Apex Recognition Award.
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CHOC Mission Names New Chief Nursing Officer - December 13, 2018
CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital (CHOC Mission) has named veteran nurse Emma Sandhu as vice president, administrator and chief nursing officer.
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Honda Uses Virtual Reality to Transport CHOC Patients into a Magical Snow Globe for the Holidays - December 6, 2018
For the holiday season, Honda is using virtual reality to create a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland in “The Magic Snow Globe,” an interactive world personalized for CHOC Children's patients.
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CHOC Children’s PICU Earns Gold Beacon Award Recognizing Exceptional Patient Care for Third Time - November 30, 2018
The CHOC Children’s Hospital PICU has received for the third time a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
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