Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is when functional abdominal pain is accompanied with changes in bowel movement habits.

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.

Doctoral Internship Program in Clinical Psychology

CHOC is pleased to offer a one-year, full time, pre-doctoral internship in pediatric psychology. The internship is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

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.

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.

Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers

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

Brachial Plexus Program

CHOC offers the only pediatric Brachial Plexus Program in Orange County, providing surgery, and occupational and therapy therapy with a team approach.

Cancer Resources for Caregivers

Find camps and activities for cancer patients, as well as information on scholarships, support and guidance for teens and young adults that may be helpful for families as they undergo treatment.

After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program

Life after cancer is filled with many uncertainties. CHOC's After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program is here to answer questions.

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.

Teenager Growth & Development: 13 to 18 Years (Adolescent)

The teenage years bring many changes, not only physically, but also mentally and socially. Learn about what to expect during your child's adolescence development.

Mental Health Services

CHOC has an expert team of specialists, pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists providing pediatric mental health services in Orange County for kids and teens with behavioral and psychological issues.

Neurofibromatosis Program

Neurofibromatosis is a common genetic disorder. CHOC specialists have cared for children with NF for over 30 years.

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The postdoctoral fellowships at CHOC offer advanced training in the area of pediatric and/or child psychology.

Failure to Thrive

Failure to thrive is defined as slowed or halted (stopped) physical growth. Failure to thrive has many different causes.

Inpatient Eating Disorder Program

When your child has medical issues due to an eating disorder, it is important to stabilize them as quickly and safely as possible. The Eating Disorder Medical Stabilization Program at CHOC at Mission Hospital provides inpatient care for children and adolescents with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (AFRID).

Congenital Heart Defects: Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF or "TET") is a heart condition that occur due to abnormal development of the fetal heart. Learn more about what TOF is, its symptoms, and causes.

Body Image

Negative body image is found in children of all ages, shapes and sizes! Discuss the definition of Body Image with your children.

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.

Syncope (Fainting) in Children

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone caused by inadequate blood supply to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting.

Active treatment

Regular exercise may help mitigate the lingering psychological impact of childhood cancer.

Must-Read Information on Bullying

An eye-opening conversation with Dr. Christopher Min, PhD, a licensed pediatric psychologist at CHOC Children’s about bullying and the mental health effects on children.

Innovator Spotlight – Betty Kuo

Celiac Disease

When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.

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.