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UCI/CHOC Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Our child and adolescent psychiatry program aims to prepare fellows for careers as leaders in clinical or academic medicine through a superior academic, professional, and collegial atmosphere.
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.
The Truth About Genetics
Medical genetics involves the study of inherited diseases. The field includes genetic counseling and testing, and their application to patient care in the practice of medicine.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube that is surgically placed through the abdomen into the stomach. (G-tube).
Chang, Anthony C. MD
Dr. Anthony Chang is a board certified pediatric cardiologist who treats kids with heart problems at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
CHOC Heart Institute
The CHOC Heart Institute cares for patients with a variety of pediatric cardiology needs and offers the latest diagnosis and treatment services.
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.
Kids and Living with Food Allergies
Food allergies usually appear in the first two years of life and that these reactions typically occur immediately or within two hours of eating the food.
High-Risk Pregnancy
Every family looks forward to a healthy pregnancy and to the birth of a healthy newborn. For some, there may be unexpected challenges along the way because an expectant mother has a high-risk pregnancy.
What to do if you get stung by a bee
Quickly remove the stinger, apply ice and seek medical attention if you show signs of anaphylaxis — plus more advice from this U.S. News & World Report article, featuring CHOC Children's pediatric allergist Dr. Wan-Yin Chan.
Pediatric Heart Surgery
CHOC is the only hospital in Orange County to provide advanced heart surgery for children, and newborn and pediatric open-heart surgery on infants weighing as little at 1.4 kilograms (3 pounds 1 ounce).
Mission Viejo’s Klein returns after high-risk heart procedure
Klein was admitted to the emergency room at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She underwent a harrowing procedure that not only helped her return to water polo but become an advocate for physicals for high school athletes.
7 things you should know about scoliosis
Scoliosis is the most common deformity of the spine, affecting one in 40 people, or about 7 million in the U.S. It’s even tested for in California schools.
Boy born with half a heart is on long road to recovery
Noah remained in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and had his first post-birth surgery on day seven.
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.
5 Things You Should Know About Oncofertility
Here are five things you may not know about Oncofertility. Cancer and its treatment have the ability to affect a person's experience of sexuality from mild to debilitating in psychosocial and physiological ways.
The Future of the AYA Cancer Movement: A Chat With Dr. Leonard Sender
I recently attended the first annual meeting of the Society of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (SAYAO) held at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) in partnership with the Hyundai Cancer Institute at the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's).
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.
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.
Fetal Consultations – General Surgery
If your baby has been diagnosed with a condition, we provide expert counseling on what to expect and the treatment your baby will receive after birth.
Programs and Services
CHOC offers inpatient and outpatient services and programs in more than 30 specialty areas, including four centers of excellence and institutes.
Kids and Ear Infections
An ear infection is an acute inflammation of the middle ear caused by fluid and bacteria behind the eardrum. These ear infections cause a great deal of pain.
Overscheduled Kids
Everyone needs some down time, even children. Unfortunately the idea of free time can be a foreign one. Learn how to find balance in your child's schedule.
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are veins, normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum that have become swollen due to stretching under pressure.
