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Before, During and After Surgery
Patients must arrive at CHOC two hours before surgery is scheduled to begin.
Grief and Bereavement Education and Support
It is important for families facing a terminal illness or coping with recent loss to understand grief and death and how it impacts family members of all ages.
Preparing the Preschool-aged Child for Surgery
Caregivers should begin preparing preschoolers for surgery several days before the procedure. As caregivers prepare their children for surgery, it is important that they know what may be stressful for the child while at the hospital.
Preparing the School-Aged Child for Surgery
School-aged children can benefit from planning and learning about surgery and the hospital experience one to two weeks before their procedure.
Ulcerative Colitis
The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program at CHOC works to diagnose, treat and manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
The Hospital Experience
We do everything possible to make our hospital a home away from home during inpatient treatment.
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.
Preparing Siblings for Surgery
When it comes to explaining surgery to the patient or his or her siblings, we believe that honesty is the best policy.
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.
Meet the Cancer Institute Team
The exceptional care team at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC sets us apart from other institutions.
Visitation Guidelines
The CHOC Multidisciplinary Feeding Program is dedicated to providing patients and their families with the skills they need to make feeding and mealtime not only possible, but pleasurable.
Preparing the Toddler for Surgery
Toddlers are very aware of the things going on around them. While they may not be able to express themselves through words and sentences, they do benefit from caregivers preparing them for surgery.
Healthy Eating
Although it sounds healthy, fruit juice is mostly sugar and packs a lot of empty calories. Limit your child’s intake to only 4 ounces of juice per day for healthy eating.
Encopresis
Encopresis is a problem that children age four or older can develop due to long-term constipation.
Book Resource List
Recommended book resource list for ill or hospitalized children, their siblings and families, with topics such as diabetes, grief, SIDS, autism, cancer, and more.
Preparing the Teenager for Surgery
Parents and guardians need to act as partners with their teens in making healthcare decisions, as teens like to be active participants in deciding what happens to them, including the kind of care they receive.
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.
After-school activities: The pros and cons of filling your kids’ schedule
Keeping your kids so busy outside of school that they lack free time for play or rest can lead to stress, anxiety and depression, says Dr. Harpreet Kaur, a licensed clinical psychologist for kids and teens at CHOC Children’s in Orange County, California.
Cancer FAQs
The most frequently asked questions our case coordinators get regarding the medical basics of cancers.
Nursing and Specialty Staff
The exceptional surgical care team at the Tidwell Procedure Center at CHOC Hospital in Orange sets us apart from other institutions. Our nursing and specialty staff are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients and their families.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively.
Financial Resources
At CHOC, we can assist with verifying or obtaining insurance, prior authorization requirements, identifying deductibles/co-pays and financial assistance.
Camptastic! We have 10 tips for picking the right camp for your child
Here’s some information to help make this summer’s camp experience a positive one for both your kids and your family.
How to Get Your Child Support For Mental Illness
Childhood Depression, ADHD, and an array of mental illnesses are treatable, particularly in children.
Genetic Services
Our board-certified genetic specialists diagnose and manage common genetic conditions and birth defects, as well as have experience in very rare diseases.
