Food Allergies

At CHOC, our specialists work with children and their families to diagnose food allergies and provide multidisciplinary care to help alleviate symptoms.

Gastroenterology (GI)

CHOC is ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery.

Computational and Data Science Research Team

CHOC is a leading-edge research institute committed to the advancement of science and innovative pediatric medical care. Our research institute center includes clinical trials in Orange County.

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.

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.

CHOC Research Institute

CHOC is a leading-edge research institute committed to the advancement of science and innovative pediatric medical care. Our research institute center includes clinical trials in Orange County.

Afghani, Behnoosh MD

Dr. Afghani is board certified in pediatrics. She is a hospitalist who specializes in the care of hospitalized kids and adolescents at CHOC Hospital.

Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia

Symptoms of pneumonia can include fever and cough, and in the very young, those may be the only symptoms. In older children, you will notice their respiratory rates go up because they need to oxygenate their blood so they breathe more often.

COVID in Kids Under 5 May Look Like Croup, Pediatricians Warn

Dr. Eric Ball, a CHOC pediatrician, discusses with MedPage Today symptoms of COVID-19 in younger pediatric patients.

Young children can receive COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know

Dr. Charles Golden, CHOC's vice president and executive medical director of primary care, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine for children.

13 cute and creepy Halloween face masks for kids that will also protect them

While Halloween costume masks can’t protect against the coronavirus, you can buy festive cloth coverings that do.

Oncology Clinical Trial: A Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Pediatric Participants With Advanced Melanoma or Advanced, Relapsed, or Refractory PD-L1-Positive Solid Tumors or Lymphoma (MK-3475-051/KEYNOTE-051)

Clinical Trial Protocol # MK3475-051/ADVL1621 | Adolescents and Young Adults, Recurrent/Refractory Cancer, Solid Tumors | Contact (714) 509-8646

A Phase I/II Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Children with advanced melanoma or a PD-L1 positive advanced, relapsed or refractory solid tumor or lymphoma (KEYNOTE-051)

Clinical Trial Protocol # ADVL1621 | Adolescents and Young Adults, Recurrent/Refractory Cancer, Solid Tumors | Contact (714) 509-8646

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.

Keep Kids Healthy While Traveling

To help kids stay healthy while traveling, people should bring waterless, alcohol-based hand sanitizers or wipes with them on the plane and use them before eating or drinking.

Kids and the Immune System

Our immune system is a series of cells, tissues and organs that protects us from invading pathogens and keeps us healthy and able to resist infections.

COVID-19 In Children

Spike in Gun-Related Suicides Alarms Pediatricians

Pediatricians and emergency department physicians are alarmed at the growing number of children, mostly adolescents, who are taking their lives with firearms.

Experts: Holidays bring hidden dangers for young children

Experts warn that the holidays bring a lot of hidden dangers for children, especially with everyone spending more time at home.

Yet another study finds vaccine are safe

Vaccines remain a "remarkably safe" way to protect human health, thanks to a rigorous system of safety monitoring that continues after approval, a new review shows.

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.

Making a difference with CHOC: Supporting pediatric mental health in our community

Through his affiliation with CHOC and The Children’s Pediatric Mental Health Center, Richard Goddard assists fundraising efforts to help others, especially children, avoid the heartbreaking consequences of unaddressed mental health issues

Medical Intelligence Group Summit 2020

The Medical Intelligence Group Summit 2020 will take place virtually July 31- August 1, 2020.The dynamic agenda consists of an AI primer, journal club discussions, talks, open forums, workshops, keynotes and will conclude with a discussion of The Medical Intelligence Society launch.

Programs and Services

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

Referring Patients to CHOC

Find helpful resources for admitting a patient to our hospitals, referring a patient for specialty care and referring a patient for diagnostic services.