Palmar Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating in Hands)

If your child has excessively sweaty hands or feet, it may be a sign of palmar or plantar hyperhidrosis. Learn the hyperhidrosis causes, symptoms, & treatment.

Hand Program

As the only dedicated pediatric hand program in Orange County, we offer consultation, treatment and rehabilitation for all hand conditions in kids.

Hand Therapy

The Rehabilitation Services Department at CHOC provides hand therapy for children and young adults.

How To Prevent And Treat Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease

Here’s what you need to know about the mild but highly contagious illness that often lurks in kids’ classrooms.

You’ve probably been washing your hands wrong—Here’s the right way to do it (and avoid getting sick)

According to a 2018 study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), consumers failed to wash their hands correctly 97 percent of the time.

Infection Prevention

At CHOC Hospital, we are committed to providing our patients with the safest surgery possible by taking extra steps to reduce the risks of surgical infections.

Brachial Plexus Program

CHOC offers the only pediatric Brachial Plexus Program in Orange County, providing surgery, and occupational and therapy therapy with a team approach.

Viruses, Bacteria and Parasites in the Digestive Tract

Viruses, bacteria and parasites are living organisms that are found all around us. They exist in the water and soil,  and on the surfaces we touch.

Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene starts with handwashing. The most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash your hands!

CHOC Children’s Joins Peers across North America to Offer Safety Tips to Families

The sick list: Spotting and treating 5 contagious illnesses and ailments your child may encounter

Many illnesses that are easily spread peak in the fall and winter months, and this is particularly true among kids as they settle into school routines among their equally germ-prone peers.

This COVID-19 practice: Your neurologist can see you now. Practices open amid lingering coronavirus concerns

While serving scores of patients via telehealth in socially distant times, neurologists foresee the challenges of reopening their offices before the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Face shields vs. face masks: What’s the best COVID-19 protection for kids?

Face shields alone can’t protect against COVID-19, but when worn together with a face mask, they provide an added layer of protection.

How much of a risk does the coronavirus pose to children?

Data on the novel coronavirus currently has shown very few cases of serious illness or death in children and young adults, but experts say that doesn’t mean they’re immune or will not become infected.

Kids Camps Adventures

There are undeniable benefits to sending your kids to camp. And in Orange County, the camping possibilities are endless.

Kids and Germs

Germs are everywhere, especially as we head into the cold and flu season. Learn how you can protect your kids from harmful bugs so they will not get sick.

Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Program

CHOC offers one of the largest pediatric pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) programs in the region. We work with children and families throughout Southern California.

Quality

We’re proud to have cultivated an environment that not only prioritizes safety, but also emphasizes sharing and openness so that we can all learn from best practices.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps children develop or improve the skills important for daily life. At CHOC, we work with patients from birth through 21.

Stroke in Children: Everything You Need to Know About Pediatric Strokes

What causes a pediatric stroke? There are several types of strokes in children. Read more to learn everything you need to know about pediatric strokes.

Breastfeeding Basics

The CHOC lactation team offers breastfeeding basics covering milk supply, breastfeeding positions, latch and more.

CHOC Children’s Joins Peers Nationwide to Offer Safety Tips During National Patient Safety Awareness Week

CHOC offers families eight easy steps for keeping children safe in the hospital.

Appendicitis in Children and Teens

Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. CHOC's pediatric surgeons are ready 24 hours a day.

Guide for Teens and Young Adults

Preparing for a surgery or procedure can be stressful. While it may seem strange to be getting surgery at a “children’s hospital,” it is important to know that at CHOC, we’ve been treating teens and young adults since 1964.

Not horsing around: Anaheim officers gallop over to CHOC to cheer up young patients

Anaheim officers on the APD’s Mounted Enforcement Unit moseyed on up to Orange recently to cheer up young patients at the pediatric hospital.