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CHOC opens outpatient and research tower, marking a new era in pediatric care.

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CHOC Opens Outpatient and Research Tower: A Bold New Era in Pediatric Care

Kimbery Cripe CEO of CHOC

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 209 women hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know

Cillian Li and his mom Angel check out a Mattel display in the lobby of the Southwest Tower at CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) in Orange, CA on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The facility includes a comprehensive outpatient imaging center, a dedicated Research Institute floor, oncology infusion services, multiple specialty clinics. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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The Orange County Register: CHOC’s new tower a ‘sanctuary’ for children

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CHOC Gala Raises More Than $7.4 Million to Advance Pediatric Care

CHOC's leading psychiatry and behavioral health programs

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 60 hospitals and health systems with great psychiatry and behavioral health programs

Rebecca DeAnda writes the message “Si Se Puede” on Monica Gil’s arm during a CHOC new-hire orientation on May 6. (Jessica Peralta)

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Daily Pilot: Employees spearhead project at CHOC to encourage bonding with one another

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Defender Profile: Rosa Merino, facilities services coordinator

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates $3 Million to CHOC in Support of New Nine-Story Outpatient Tower

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A mother, two daughters and their roles in health care

MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella

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Daily Pilot: Ongoing misinformation about MMR vaccinations flies in the face of facts, imperils children

Kimbery Cripe CEO of CHOC

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Becker’s Hospital Review: Great leaders in healthcare | 2025

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Defender Profile: Tanya Armenta, emergency room (ER) admitting representative

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The Orange County Register: CHOC doctor says being ready to act is key with childhood asthma

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The Orange County Register: CHOC, CureDuchenne Partner to Establish Clinic

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Orange County Business Journal: OC’s Largest Gifts Create New Schools, Medical Centers

Dr. Reshmi Basu is board-certified in pediatrics and is a member of the Children’s Hospital of CHOC Primary Care Network

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The Orange County Register: CHOC doctor suggests getting children involved in creating healthy living habits

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Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Announce Closing of Merger

Nick and Lauren, former CHOC patients get engaged

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The Orange County Register: They met as teenagers in the CHOC cancer ward. Now, they are getting married.

Kimbery Cripe CEO of CHOC

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Becker’s Hospital Review: CEO tenures at the 30 largest children’s hospitals

Hospital patient care tower at dusk

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs

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Kimberly Cripe to become Board Chair of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Kim Milstien, CHOC chief operating officer

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 118 COOs to know | 2024

Dr. Alexandra Gorab, CHOC pediatrician

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The Orange County Register: CHOC doctor reminds, safety is part of making the holidays magical

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 180+ chief medical officers to know

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CHOC, University Lab Partners, UC Irvine host industry leaders at healthcare forum

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs

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KNX News Radio: Daylight Saving Time might be impacting your kid more than you think

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KCAL/KCBS: Superheroes surprise kids for Halloween at CHOC

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 213+ CNOS to know

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Becker’s Hospital Review: CEO tenures at the 30 largest children’s hospitals

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CHOC medical scribe inspiring journey in pediatric medicine

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Children’s Hospitals Today: Pilot internship program seeks to grow vital research role

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The Orange County Register: CHOC doctor reminds fall fun can be interrupted by cold and flu season

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CHOC CIIO receives innovation award

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Rare disease partnership between CHOC, UCI Health receives $3.2-million award

U.S. News and World Report badge 2024-25 - CHOC ranks as best hospital for pediatrics

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U.S. News Names CHOC Among Best Children’s Hospitals

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MedPage Today: The wildfires may be contained but their impact on youth mental health is raging

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Medical Economics: Finding solutions for physician burnout

Dr. Terence Sanger

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Dr. Terence Sanger honored for contributions to STEM education, the MIRE program

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Becker’s Hospital Review: How 3 CEOs build relationships with staff

Graphic of trophy with gold star - CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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CHOC named to Newsweek’s international Best Hospitals lists

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CHOC president & CEO honored by Patient Safety Movement Foundation

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The Orange County Register: As fall sports resume, tips to have a successful and safe season

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 156 women hospital and health system CFOs to know

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 54 hospital and health system CISOs and CPOs to know

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CHOC earns national recognition for environmental sustainability

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The Orange County Register: CHOC doctor offers timeline for a successful back-to-school plan

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Panel highlights advancements, opportunities in pediatric medical device innovation

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CHOC receives donation to establish an integrative gastroenterology and culinary medicine program

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CHOC pilot program aims to attract, retain clinical research coordinators

Newborn being treated for jaundice.

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CHOC receives national recognition for treating newborns with jaundice

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The Orange County Register: Power up on these electric bike safety tips

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CHOC clinical research supervisor for epilepsy program ascends to national stage

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CHOC’s Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference addresses research challenges

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U.S. News & World Report: Best summer workouts – how to stay safe in the heat

Interior room at school filled with comfy chairs and furniture - CHOC Wellspaces Initiative

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The Orange County Register: Funding infusion will help expand WellSpaces to more schools for addressing students’ mental health

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KCAL/KCBS: Former patient reunites with CHOC nurses

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 160 CFOs to know

A WellSpace located at La Quinta High School with chairs and other furniture

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A $7 million gift to augment CHOC’s school-based population health efforts, establish a mental health navigation system

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Colorectal team completes landmark robotic surgery as program continues to grow

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NORD to honor Dr. Jose Abdenur as rare disease ‘trailblazer’

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 133 CIOs to know

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CHOC tuberous sclerosis program recognized by international organization

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U.S. News & World Report: 10 signs of strep throat

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KCAL/KCBS: A unique photo shoot at Children’s Hospital of Orange County

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The Orange County Register: When CHOC is the dinner table talk, you get three generations of nurses

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CHOC receives $6 million to expand urgent care services

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U.S. News & World Report: Emergency room, urgent care or primary care physician?

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The Orange County Register: Santa Ana students get lessons in bike safety from Stormtroopers, otters and more

Hospital patient care tower at dusk

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CHOC welcomes new executive leaders

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U.S. News & World Report: 8 tips for choosing an orthopedic surgeon

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Today’s Parent: How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs – Elimination and Prevention Tips

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MSN: Your vitamins-for-teens questions, answered

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 54 CXOs to know

Paula, Kris and Sue smile together at CHOC Hospital in Orange - CHOC volunteers who run a coffee cart

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What is it like to volunteer at CHOC? A Q & A with three CHOC volunteers

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CHOC CEO Kim Cripe recognized for accomplishments in healthcare

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Becker’s Hospital Review:150+ top places to work in healthcare | 2024

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CHOC names Emma Sandhu chief quality and patient safety officer

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CHOC chief human resources officer named executive of the year

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 180 chief medical officers to know

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U.S. News & World Report: Should Kids Take Multivitamins?

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From the CEO: Leadership Choices Help Build Trust

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Grant boosts CHOC/UCI primary care residency and training program that targets the underserved

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Becker’s Spine Review: The most difficult part of being an orthopedic surgeon

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Becker’s Spine Review – Endoscopy, AR and more: What’s new in 2024 for 8 spine surgeons

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CHOC receives $1.5 million to establish anesthesiology fellowship

Three teenagers look at the camera and smile together

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Teen mentorship program for pectus excavatum and scoliosis patients provides valuable support

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CHOC president & CEO honored by Becker’s Hospital Review

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CHOC community clinics again recognized for clinical outcomes

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State grant of $750,000 to grow CHOC’s mental health services in schools

Smiling girl with dark hair in braids sits in hospital bed

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5 ways Child Life specialists are real-life superheroes: A patient’s perspective

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From the CEO: Taking cues from a children’s hospital to improve customer experience

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PBS highlights innovation, artificial intelligence at CHOC

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Defender Profile: Kathleen Demarjian, clinical informaticist registered nurse II

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CHOC again awarded Pediatric Asthma Certification from The Joint Commission

Erika, Lezlie and Meghen pose together with butterfly in CHOC's outdoor patio - three generations of CHOC nurses

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Defending childhood through three generations

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CHOC at Mission nurse leader shares insight into advanced education

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Lysosomal disease researchers at CHOC have large presence at global conference

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Yahoo! Life: Bounce house sales are on the rise. So are injuries caused by them.

Orange Mayor Dan Slater is a former CHOC patient.

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Orange Mayor Dan Slater has personal history at CHOC

graphic image of flowers coming out of person's head - CHOC's mental health programs earn high ranking from Becker's Hospital Review

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CHOC’s mental health programs earn high ranking from Becker’s Hospital Review

baby breastfeeding - tongue tie surgeries on the rise, CHOC says to try other solutions first

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Business Insider: Tongue tie surgeries are on the rise, but experts say try other solutions first for baby’s breastfeeding issues

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CHOC Leadership Profile: Jessica Miley

Graphic of trophy with gold star - CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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Becker’s Hospital Review: Press Ganey recognizes hospitals, health systems for employee experience

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Defender Profile: Yuzen Gabel, chaplain I in the spiritual care department

Daniel Rucker, CHOC employee and former patient, with daughter Lydia smiling on rock

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Former patient, new father is in it for the long haul as a CHOC employee

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Seasoned CHOC pre-op/PACU nurse pursues passion for mental health

little girl with brown hair and brown eyes wearing a pink ruffle shirt and white bow in her hair - Kali, former CHOC patient and organ donor, honored at Rose Parade

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CHOC at Mission Hospital patient, organ donor featured in Rose Parade

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CHOC Leadership Profile: Jay Gabriel

Kids running - CHOC and Rady Childrens to merge

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Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego announce plans to transform pediatric health in Southern California

Graphic of trophy with gold star - CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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CHOC receives recognition for continuous improvement in its care for patients with cystic fibrosis

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CHOC Leadership Profile: Paul Van Dolah

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CHOC employee gives back through career in customer care

The Leapfrog Group Top Children's Hospital badge 2023 - CHOC earns honor

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CHOC earns 2023 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and safety

Graphic of trophy with gold star - CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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CHOC Health Alliance recognized for excellence

People raising hands in air - CHOC receives a 2023 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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CHOC receives a 2023 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Graphic of trophy with gold star - CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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CHOC lactation specialist earns SoCal Hospital Hero Award

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Defender Profile: Christine McGuigan, food service worker II

Doctor points to brain scan image on computer - CHOC Neuroscience Institute earns high ranking from Becker’s Hospital Review

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CHOC Neuroscience Institute earns high ranking from Becker’s Hospital Review

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CHOC Leadership Profile: Kerri Ruppert Schiller

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From the CEO: Three questions to ask when evaluating potential partnerships

CHOC employees smile and look off camera

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After three decades of caring, ‘heart of hospital’ remains the same at CHOC Mission

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CHOC achieves Magnet® recognition for the fourth time

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CHOC leadership profile: Kim Milstien, executive vice president and chief operating officer

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CHOC announces physician leadership changes, including new assistant chief medical officer

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CHOC’s chief operating officer earns distinction from Becker’s Hospital Review

Boy with dark hair wearing party hat and blowing party blower - CHOC earns national honor for digital excellence

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CHOC earns national honor for digital excellence

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Leadership profile: Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, co-president and CEO, Rady Children’s Health

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Dr. Lilibeth Torno named new medical director of the CHOC Hyundai Cancer Institute

Dr. Aditi Majumdar holds patient's arm in an L shape - Sports medicine physicians at CHOC

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CHOC Orthopaedic Institute earns high ranking from Becker’s Hospital Review

CHOC Mission longtime nurse Cathy Conlon looks at the camera and smiles

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After 38 years, thousands of patients, CHOC at Mission Hospital nurse Cathy Conlon says goodbye

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Yahoo!: They survived childhood cancer. But the disease has taken a toll on their mental health

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CHOC neuropsychologist Dr. Alexander Tan honored with national award

Interior room at school filled with comfy chairs and furniture - CHOC Wellspaces Initiative

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The Orange County Register: Irvine schools create wellness spaces to foster students’ mental health

Smiling blond woman wearing blue nursing scrubs -Tami Salcedo

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Defender Profile: Tami Salcedo, nurse educator in CHOC’s therapeutic apheresis department

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KTTV/Fox 11 Los Angeles: New cancer treatment helps 9-year-old battling leukemia

Woman with dark hair and glasses smiles at the camera - CHOC Intern Morgan

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CHOC volunteer aspires to continue to give back as a future CHOC physician

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Becker’s Hospital Review: How tech can solve healthcare issues, per 51 leaders

A graphic representation of a human brain hovers over a person's outstretched hand

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CHOC named among world’s “Best Smart Hospitals”

Woman in black baseball hat poses with inflatable bear - Former CHOC patient and current employee Courtney Cheney Toney

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Bringing joy to the everyday: Courtney’s story

Adult hand preparing to give a baby a vaccination

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The New York Times: What to know about the new R.S.V. immunizations

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Dr. William Adelman named medical director, CHOC Primary Care Network

Dr. Terrie Inder in NICU

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CHOC neonatologist Dr. Terrie Inder’s study on preterm brains published in New England Journal of Medicine

A CHOC employee in a black shirt holding a ukulele - Eric Mammen, music therapist

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Defender Profile: Eric Mammen, creative arts supervisor of The Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Department

Emergency department sign at CHOC

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CHOC Emergency Department honored for exceptional practice and innovative performance

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Becker’s Hospital Review: ‘We’re definitely not ready for Dr. ChatGPT’: Hospital digital leaders’ favorite generative AI platforms

U.S. News and World Report Badge - Ranked in 8 specialties 2023-2024 - CHOC

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U.S. News & World Report Names CHOC Among Best Children’s Hospitals

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CHOC father and employee is driven to make organization even better

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CHOC’s president, chief executive officer earns distinction from Becker’s Hospital Review

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Becker’s Hospital Review: Hospitals will be ‘rare exception’: What healthcare will look like in 100 years

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CHOC nombra a Kim Milstien como directora de operaciones

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CHOC appoints Kim Milstien chief operating officer

Kim Cripe, CHOC president and CEO

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 177 women hospital presidents and CEOs to know

Charlie walking at CHOC

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A light switches on after brain tumor patient meets a CHOC volunteer

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Contemporary Pediatrics: Rise in autism prevalence highlights continued need for early intervention

A stethoscope is positioned around a model heart

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CHOC and UCLA Health collaborate to enhance access to pediatric congenital cardiac care

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CHOC appoints Jessica L. Miley senior vice president and chief development officer

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Children’s Hospitals Today: How to cultivate a happy workforce

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Becker’s Hospital Review: ChatGPT is going to be the ‘smartest doctor on the planet,’ says CHOC’s Dr. Anthony Chang

Dr. Coleen Cunningham

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CHOC pediatrician-in-chief named “Game Changer”

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Video: Doctor’s Day 2023

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CBS Sunday Morning: COVID’s education crisis – A lost generation?

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CHOC earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care

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HuffPost: What parents need to know about cannabis gummies and edibles

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The Washington Post: A child’s death prompts questions about brake safety on e-bikes

New CHOC outpatient tower

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The Orange County Register: CHOC adding new building for outpatient services

CHOC ED volunteers - Ron Ainsworth and Jack Bruno

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ED volunteers calm patients, families during historic surge in daily census

New CHOC outpatient tower

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Children’s Hospital of Orange County da inicio a la construcción de una nueva torre en su campus de Orange

New CHOC outpatient tower

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Children’s Hospital of Orange County breaks ground on new tower on Orange campus

Dr. Coleen Cunningham

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The Orange County Register: Meet OC’s 125 most influential people for 2022

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CHOC again designated as an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

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CHOC Foundation again earns coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Children’s Hospital of Orange County earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality, safety

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The Washington Post: COVID hospitalizations rising post-Thanksgiving after an autumn lull

Oncology patient holds stuffed bear

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60 Minutes: Trial cancer treatments for dogs could also lead to breakthroughs for humans

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CHOC study on 2016 bacterial outbreak helps spur national alert on safe dental waterlines

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Computing and pediatric data science to be the focus of Research Day 2022

CHOC President & CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe

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A message from CHOC’s president & CEO: Protecting your family and community against winter viruses

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CHOC selected as pediatric site for new UCI-led effort to expand stem cell clinical trial access

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Good Morning, America: Orange County declares health emergency as child illnesses overwhelm hospitals

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KCAL/KCBS: Orange County hospitals declares health emergency as RSV infections spike

Building blocks that spell out RSV

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The New York Times: ‘This Is Our March 2020’: Children’s Hospitals Are Overwhelmed by R.S.V.

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The New York Times: Scientists Are Gaining on R.S.V., a Persistent Threat to Children

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ABC-7: CHOC seeing record-setting respiratory virus pediatric cases alongside nation

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CHOC’s cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) earns silver Beacon Award for exceptional patient care

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Romper: Will kids get COVID boosters every year like the annual flu shot?

Maribel poses with Choco in her backpack at the Chicago Marathon

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Defender Profiles: Maribel Hernandez, accounts payable finance clerk

CHOC Bill Holmes Tower exterior at night

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Leon Goe joins CHOC as Vice President of Institutes

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CHOC wins grant to enhance staff, provider connections through storytelling

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An inside look at CHOC’s pharmacy team

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KCAL/KCBS: Doctors, medical experts warning about spike in flu, COVID-19 cases

CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe

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CHOC president & CEO among OC Visionaries

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CHOC named 2022 “Large Business of the Year”

CHOC President & CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe

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A message from CHOC’s president & CEO: Information about coming to the emergency department during this busy season

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Happy birthday, Choco!

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CHOC joins thousands of hospitals nationwide advocating for gun safety

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CHOC trial shows bionic pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management compared to standard insulin delivery methods

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US News & World Report: What are the causes and symptoms of jaundice?

A child holds a red paper heart over their chest

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CHOC, partners receive state funding to strengthen trauma-informed care in region

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Argyros Family Foundation donates $10 million to CHOC to advance maternal-fetal care

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CHOC receives national grant to enhance youth suicide prevention efforts

Choco and Taylor pose together

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For CHOC child life specialist Taylor, personal experience provides opportunity for patient advocacy

View from inside PET scan machine to pediatric room at CHOC

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CHOC receives ACR Accreditation for Nuclear Medicine, PET and CT scanners

CHOC Bill Holmes Tower exterior at night

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CHOC selected for Amazon Web Services (AWS) health equity program

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KCRW: ‘I’ve never seen it close to this bad’ — Doctors, advocates push for new level of care for youth in mental health crisis

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CHOC patients with cancer have a Ball

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Health Tech Magazine: Children’s hospitals find space to grow through the cloud

A nurse wheels a patient out of CHOC at Mission Hospital

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CHOC Mission team sends patient home with fanfare following 88-day hospital stay

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Children’s Hospitals Today: The long road ahead: How children’s hospitals can prepare for the pediatric mental health aftermath of COVID-19

Children's Hospital of Orange County

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CHOC Hospital is first in Southern California to earn national verification from American College of Surgeons

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CHOC earns national recognition from American Heart Association

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Orange Coast Magazine: 10 experts: Best ways to improve your health now

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Children’s Hospitals Today: A virtual method for reducing real burnout

Exterior view of CHOC Hospital in Orange California

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CHOC recognized for expertise in treatment, care of primary ciliary dyskinesia

Patty Hernandez, EVS aide at CHOC, sits on a boulder in front of a waterfall

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Defender Profiles: Patty Hernandez, EVS aide

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Healthline: Pfizer/BioNTech vs. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

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How to help your “overprogrammed” kids deal with the stress and pressure

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U.S. News & World Report ranks CHOC among nation’s best children’s hospitals

Children's Hospital of Orange County

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Dr. Terrie Inder, a leading neonatologist and child neurologist, named to new position of chair of Center of Neonatal Research at CHOC

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Becker’s Hospital Review: The most pressing problems health system CIOs are facing

Metabolic specialist Dr. Raymond Wang

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An Interview With Dr. Raymond Wang About Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I)

A WellSpace located at La Quinta High School with chairs and other furniture

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CHOC receives $2 million to expand school-based mental health services

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Los Angeles Times: Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day benefits CHOC

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What NFTs need to achieve before healthcare implementation

Tinoosh Eftekharian, manager of CHOC's specialty clinics, stands in front of blue mosaic tiles at CHOC

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Defender Profiles: Tinoosh Eftekharian, specialty clinics manager

Liliana Rodriguez, language services supervisor at CHOC

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Defender Profiles: Liliana Rodriguez, language services supervisor

Choco receiving an MRI from a machine that looks like a donut

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eHealthcare Strategy: Augmented reality with Choco the Bear comforts children during MRIs

CHOC nurse, Lisa Murdock

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Defender Profiles: Lisa Murdock, clinical nurse at CHOC at Mission

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CHOC Community Pediatrics recognized for clinical outcomes

Choco receiving an MRI from a machine that looks like a donut

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Orange County Register: An augmented reality bear helps young CHOC patients through MRIs

CHOC President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe

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Becker’s Hospital Review: ‘Focused on looking forward’: How 4 hospital CEOs view their legacies

A child experiencing augmented reality at CHOC radiology

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Augmented reality turns scary hospital test for kids into adventure

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Orange County Register: Ukraine news isn’t easy for children, but it shouldn’t be ignored

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CHOC launches local chapter of youth advocacy consortium

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CHOC earns high honors from the state for antimicrobial stewardship program

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CHOC named among Chapman University’s 100 Top Employers

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CHOC, UCI Health to hold symposium for rare disease community on March 11

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Children’s Hospitals Today: A new resident dog comforts pediatric mental health patients

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CHOC earns national distinction as infant ‘Safe Sleep Leader’

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CHOC names new neurology medical director and Neuroscience Institute co-medical director

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KCAL/KCBS: Children Under 5 May Soon Be Eligible For COVID Vaccine

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Parents: Are Infant Loungers Safe?

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CHOC welcomes the first resident dog dedicated to helping kids in a pediatric inpatient mental health unit

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KCAL/KCBS: Teen with muscular dystrophy pulls through COVID at CHOC Hospital

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KCAL/KCBS: Alarming rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases

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CHOC anesthesiologist brightens patients’ surgeries, bringing a cast of characters

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

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Parents: More Kids Are Being Hospitalized With COVID-19 — But Experts Say Parents Shouldn’t Worry Too Much

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CHOC increases sleep study capacity by opening new center, expanding beds

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Most Influential: Dr. Mark Colon of Boys and Girls club health clinic

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CHOC leaders named to OC Register’s 125 Most Influential list

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Honda’s “Shogo” Electric Ride-On Vehicle Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children

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CHOC leaders named to OC500 list

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CHOC Hospital in Orange becomes first Level I pediatric trauma center in the county

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CHOC pediatrician receives Boys & Girls Club 2021 DreamMaker Award

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From Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio – Preventing, treating overuse injuries

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More young children are killing themselves: The COVID-19 pandemic is making the problem worse

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CHOC welcomes resident dog into pediatric mental health inpatient center

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CHOC opens first pediatric nuclear medicine facility in Orange County

Children's Hospital of Orange County

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CHOC Recognized as Leapfrog Top Hospital for Quality and Safety

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CHOC pediatrician-in-chief discusses quality-of-life impacts patients living with HIV

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A day in the life of a pediatric psychologist who supports children with autism

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11 things you didn’t know about child life specialists

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When the cardiologist becomes the patient — and parent

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A day in the life of: CHOC’s director of safety, security and emergency management

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A day in the life of a pediatrician

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An innovative internship approach during COVID-19

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How being an athlete prepared me to be a nurse

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How one surgery inspired a career in nursing

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A day in the life of a pediatric pharmacy technician

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2019 Year in Review

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2017 Year in Review

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A day in the life of a pediatric hospitalist

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A day in the life of a mental health nurse

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A day in the life of a child life specialist

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2018 Year in Review

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Veteran nurse to help lead CHOC Children’s inpatient mental health center

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A Day in the Life of Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Peter Yu

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2016 Year in Review

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CHOC Children’s Honored as a National Leader in Maintaining Outstanding Employee Engagement

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CHOC Children’s Joins National Cancer Consortium

CHOC Resident Dog, Lois

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CHOC welcomes first resident dog

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CHOC earns leadership development award for CHOC University

Debbie Moysychyn

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CHOC professional earns top healthcare management credential

Dr Olaya and Kara

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Panda Express® Pledges $5 Million to CHOC as Part of National Philanthropic Initiative

Fetal Care Center Lobby

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UCI Health and CHOC open one of the first fetal care centers in So. Cal

Arrieta and Singh

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CHOC Pediatric Infectious Disease Physicians Earn Global Distinction for Excellence

4 Star Charity Navigator

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CHOC Foundation Earns Coveted Rating from Charity Navigator

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CHOC Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care

Leapfrog Group Top Children's Hospital 2020

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CHOC Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

eating disorder

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Mater Dei High School and CHOC Partner to Enhance Mental Health Services for Students

Bronwyn Stackleather

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CHOC Mission Names New Director of Patient Care Services

5 million dollar donation

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CHOC receives $5 million to expand care to smallest, sickest of newborns

Sandra Schultz

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CHOC Joins Global Community Dedicated to Improving the Patient Experience

Mary Zimmer

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Mary Zimmer Named CHOC’s Vice President, Operations

Anne Tanner

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CHOC Nurse Leader Recognized for Excellence in Innovation

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PIH Health Selects CHOC Children’s as Pediatric Partner

Cynthia Neiman

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Cynthia Neiman Named Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Marketing and Communications of CHOC Children’s

Representatives from James M. Cox Foundation present CHOC with $200,000 grant

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CHOC Receives Grant for County’s First Pediatric Psychiatric Consult Line

Lisa Chambers

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CHOC Children’s Emergency Nurse Earns National Recognition for Excellence

CHOC Children’s Hospital Earns 2020 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award Seal 2020-2023

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CHOC Children’s Hospital Earns 2020 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award

Dr. Terence Sanger

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CHOC Children’s names new chief scientific officer

Thompson Autism Center

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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Thompson Autism Center

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Veteran Human Resources Executive Joins CHOC Children’s

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Mission Hospital and CHOC Mission Receive Verification as a Level II Trauma Center

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CHOC Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department Earns National Honor

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Veteran nurse to help lead CHOC Children’s inpatient mental health center

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CHOC Children’s recognized as critical care leader

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Help Me Grow Orange County Wins National Innovation Challenge

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John Henderson Joins CHOC as Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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CHOC Children’s Chief Nursing Officer Honored for Excellence in Leadership

Kim Cripe

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CHOC Children’s President and CEO Elected to Children’s Hospital Association Board

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Ryan Hansen Named Director, CHOC Children’s Heart Institute

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CHOC PICU Honored for Exceptional Patient Care

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Most Influential 2016: Negar Ashouri was doctor turned detective when infections hit Anaheim dental clinic

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CHOC Children’s Honored as a National Leader in Driving Employee Engagement

CHOC Children’s President and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, left, with Larry and Chris Laulhere.

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Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation Donates $5 Million to CHOC’s Child Life Department

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A Conversation with January Cover Doctor Michele Domico, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at CHOC

Leapfrog Top Children's Hospital 2016

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CHOC Named One of the Safest Hospitals in the Nation

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CHOC Children’s Receives $500,000 Grant For Mental Health Initiative

CHOC Gala

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CHOC Cherishes Children Gala Raises $2.6 Million for Pediatric Mental Health

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CHOC Children’s Begins Expansion to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Kim Cripe

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Most Influential 2015: Kim Cripe

Dr Olaya and Kara

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Press Ganey Recognizes CHOC for Physician Engagement

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CHOC Children’s Participates in California Kids Cancer Comparison Initiative

Kim Cripe

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CHOC President & CEO Kim Cripe Wins Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award

Emma Sandhu

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CHOC Mission Names New Patient Care Services Director

Dr. Howard Gillman

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CHOC Board of Directors Welcomes UC Irvine Chancellor as Newest Member

CHOC Mental Heath Inpatient Center Group Activity Room

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CHOC Children’s Celebrates Completion of Mental Health Inpatient Center

left to right: Dr. Jeffrey Gould, principal investigator, CPQCC, Liz Drake and Dr. John Cleary, CHOC neonatologist

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CHOC at Mission Nurse Honored for Quality Improvement

Ginnie Hunsaker and Kara Noskoff

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Orange County Couple Donates $3 Million to CHOC

Dr. David Gibbs, director, trauma services, and Amy Waunch., MSN, FNP, CEN, trauma program manager

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American College of Surgeons Grants CHOC Prestigious Trauma Center Verification

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CHOC Children’s Joins Peers across North America to Offer Safety Tips to Families

Man with dark hair and beard wearing a white doctors coat and tie

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CHOC Innovator Spotlight: Dr. Adam Z. Kalawi

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CHOC Innovator Spotlight: Colleen Casacchia

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Innovator Spotlight – Jenae Vancura

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Innovator Spotlight – David Gibbs

Kim Cripe

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CHOC President and CEO Elected to Children’s Hospital Association Board

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Innovator Spotlight – Brittney Anderson

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CHOC Children’s Hospital Earns National Distinction for Safe, Quality Care

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CHOC Children’s Receives $17.7 Million Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative Award

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Innovator Spotlight – Donny W. Suh

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Masimo’s Founder and CEO Joe Kiani On CHOC Board

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CHOC Children’s Quality Manager Earns Patient Safety Credential

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Innovator Spotlight – Choco’s Sea Adventure Team: Allison O’Berry, Melissa Kawanaka, Paula Moran, Bronwyn Stackleather, Mi4 and Eon

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CHOC Children’s Named 2015 Most Wired Hospital

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CHOC Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Earns Gold Beacon Award for Exceptional Patient Care

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Innovator Spotlight – Kent Lee

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CHOC is Designated a Caris Center of Excellence

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Innovator Spotlight – Ashish Chogle and Wanda Rodriguez

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CHOC Appoints Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer

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CHOC Earns International Award For Information Technology

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CHOC Children’s Hospital Awarded Coveted 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital Distinction

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CHOC and UCI Health Join New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network

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CHOC welcomes new senior vice president and chief medical officer

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CHOC Hospital PICU Earns Coveted Gold Beacon Award for Excellence

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CHOC Children’s Honored as Workplace of the Year

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CHOC Children’s Hospital earns national award for excellence in respiratory care

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CHOC Mission Names New Chief Nursing Officer

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CHOC Children’s PICU Earns Gold Beacon Award Recognizing Exceptional Patient Care for Third Time

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CHOC Children’s Hospital Achieves Magnet® Recognition for Third Time

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Credit Unions for Kids’ Partners Pledge $5 Million to CHOC

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Marriott Foundation Supports CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center

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CHOC and Thompson Foundation Announce New Autism Center

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CHOC Children’s Honored as a National Leader in Employee Engagement

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Veteran Orange County Psychiatrist Appointed Medical Director, CHOC Children’s Mental Health Inpatient Center

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CHOC receives $8 million to advance research for rare disorder

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Kimberly Chavalas Cripe Elected Chair of Children’s Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees

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William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation donates $2 million to CHOC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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CHOC Children’s Receives Transformational Gift from Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Care

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CHOC Children’s names new neonatology nursing director

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CHOC Welcomes New Performance Excellence Leader

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CHOC Children’s Hospital honored with resuscitation recognition award

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Grammy-Award Nominated OneRepublic Joined Orange County Community in Supporting CHOC Children’s at Gala’s 10th Anniversary

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CHOC CEO and CFO Named to National “Leaders to Know” List

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State Recognizes CHOC Children’s Early Developmental Assessment Center for Quality Care

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Melanie Patterson Named CHOC’s VP Patient Care Services, Chief Nursing Officer

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CHOC Children’s Opens New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with All Private Rooms

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Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys Joined Orange County Community in Raising $5.1 Million at CHOC Cherishes Children Gala

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CHOC Honored for Use of Technology to Advance Safe, Quality Care

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U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services Encourage States to Adopt an Early Childhood System Model, like CHOC Children’s Help Me Grow

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Toy Drive to Support CHOC Patients, Families Dec.19

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What We’re Thankful for This Year: 2015

Exterior view of CHOC Hospital in Orange California

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CHOC Campus: Then and Now

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Choco Bear’s evolving style

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Orthopaedics: Then and Now

Exterior view of CHOC Hospital in Orange California

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Message from Kim Cripe, CEO

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Choco, A Treasured Part of CHOC’s History…and Disney’s?