Kids and Broken Bones

Young wrists, forearms and elbows are vulnerable to injury. Few kids grow up without breaking a bone. Prompt, expert care of fractures is necessary.

Sender, Leonard S. MD

Dr. Sender is a pediatric oncologist who treats children and teens at CHOC.

Clinical Trials in Pediatrics

Clinical trials are research projects that involves patients. Doctors conduct these trials to find out how good the drugs are or how best to use them.

Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

All CHOC RNs are encouraged to engage in four areas: research, evidence-based practice, innovation and quality improvement. Learn more.

Suicide Prevention Among Teens and Children

What can I do if my kid has suicidal thoughts? Here’s everything you need to know about suicide prevention among teens and children.

Using Data To Cut Unneeded Care

Children's Hospital of Orange County, in a partnership with Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, started a population health initiative in mid-2016.

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

Ryan Hansen Named Director, CHOC Children’s Heart Institute

Following a nationwide search, Ryan Hansen has been named director, CHOC Children's Heart Institute.

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.

Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation in Children

While chemotherapy and radiation are both treatments used to treat cancer, they differ in the way they work.

Signs & Symptoms of Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis (called mono for short) is an illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common virus most children get exposed to at some time.

Dolkar, Dechen MD

Dr. Dolkar is a board certified radiation oncologist who treats kids and adolescents with cancer.

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Named a best children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, CHOC is defining the future of pediatric medicine.

Sleep Center

At CHOC, we know sleep problems affect children's health. We have a fellowship-trained team and the latest monitoring technology to treat apnea and more.

The Hospital Experience

We do everything possible to make our hospital a home away from home during inpatient treatment.

Arrieta, Antonio C. MD

Dr. Arrieta specializes in the treatment of serious community acquired and nosocomial infections and has added expertise in HIV medicine.

Adelman, William MD

Dr. William Adelman is board certified in adolescent medicine and pediatrics and treats children, adolescents, and young adults in Orange County.

Clinical Nutrition and Lactation Services

Our pediatric registered dietitians provide outpatient nutrition counseling for kids as well as specialized services in the hospital.

Kids and Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of your growing child’s health. When it comes to making sure your children are getting the proper amount of Z’s, there are some guidelines you can follow.

Dreimane, Daina MD

Dr. Daina Dreimane is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology who treats kids and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange.

Garfinkle, Rebecca A. DO

Dr. Garfinkle is a physician who treats kids and teens in Orange County and specializes in pediatric neurology.

Downes, Maureen C. MD

Dr. Do.wnes is board certified in pediatrics who treats kids and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange.

Sleep Studies

CHOC offers two sleep center locations in Orange, CA, and Mission Viejo, CA, for overnight and daytime sleep studies to test children for sleep problems.

The Role of Teens in their Health Care Decisions

Many teens are able to manage much of their own health care, from giving themselves injections to taking medications. They can speak to their physician and research on their own.

Huynh, Van T. MD

Dr. Huynh is a pediatric oncologist who specializes in acute leukemia. She is board certified in both general pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology.