Children’s Hospital of Orange County CEO Kim Cripe on the value of unfettered curiosity

Kimberly Chavalas Cripe was named president and CEO of Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, Calif., in 1997.

How To Help Someone With An Eating Disorder, According To Experts

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.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Management, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral

Orthopaedic Institute Research

Orthopaedic research at the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute is vital to advancing clinical care. Learn more about our researchers, treatments and programs.

Orthopaedic Institute

We know children are still growing. We have the pediatric orthopedic specialists to treat their needs, including scoliosis, hip problems and muscle disease.

Researcher Profile: Dr. John A. Schlechter

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher John A. Schlechter, DO, runs an extremely busy sports medicine and arthroscopy practice at the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute.

Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center

CHOC Cherese Mari Laulhere Mental Health Inpatient Center is dedicated to treating kids with mental illness. Learn about our inpatient mental health care for children.

Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

CHOC is a pediatric cancer phase 1 clinical trial center in Southern California. Learn more about our cancer clinical trials and the research we are doing in pediatric oncology.

RDs In Practice – Pediatric Sports Nutrition

RDs In Practice - November 12, 2015

Programs and Services

CHOC offers inpatient and outpatient services and programs in more than 30 specialty areas, including four centers of excellence and institutes.

UCI/CHOC Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program

Our endocrine and diabetes program aims to prepare fellows for careers as leaders in clinical or academic medicine through an outstanding academic, professional, and collegial atmosphere.

2015 Annual Report

In our 2015 Annual Report, you will learn about these pioneering efforts, and how they are changing the way we care for the infants, children, adolescents and young adults of Orange County and beyond. We are seeing children’s health in a new light.

Primary Care Network Provider Careers

CHOC Primary Care Network provides pediatric practices throughout Orange County that provide general medical care for babies, children, adolescents and young adults.

Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment Program

The team works with patients, their families and the Cancer Institute Tumor Board to make decisions that are the most appropriate for treatment yet keep long-term impact as minimal as possible.

After Surgery Guide

Caring for a patient after surgery is serious business, regardless of the type of procedure. It is important to follow all of the instructions provided by the patient’s healthcare team.

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers

An ulcer is an open sore, or lesion, usually found on the skin or mucous membrane areas of the body.

Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect involving a narrowing of the aorta. This narrowing restricts the amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood that can travel to the lower part of the body.

UCI/CHOC Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

The 3-year training program includes approximately 14 months of clinical training and 20 months of research experience.

CHOC Children’s Participates in California Kids Cancer Comparison Initiative

CHOC is a proud participant in an initiative designed to advance precision medicine for the benefit of cancer patients.

Invited Speakers

Invitation Only - 2018 Leukemia Think-Tank - From Pediatric to Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: The Age of Cellular Therapy, Nov. 5-6, 2018

CHOC Link

CHOC Link is a secure place to communicate with your child’s doctors and clinics and it’s the most convenient way for you to manage your child’s health.

Infectious Disease Research

The CHOC Research Institute provides leading-edge research on infectious diseases to advance pediatric care. Read about our work, clinical trials and training programs.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the inner lining of the large intestine (colon or bowel) and rectum become inflamed.

Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's disease is type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic condition that may recur at various times over a lifetime.

Online Referral Portal

Referral guidelines and forms are available to assist physicians in the evaluation and management of pediatric patients.