Orange, Calif., June 16, 2021 – A partnership between UCI Health and CHOC, the Fetal Care Center of Southern California began seeing its first patients today: expectant parents experiencing the unexpected news of a high-risk pregnancy with a baby facing complex medical conditions. This unique collaboration, filling an unmet need in the region, brings together world-class experts in both maternal-fetal […]
CHOC Pediatric Infectious Disease Physicians Earn Global Distinction for Excellence
Dr. Arrieta and Dr. Singh were among the first CHOC providers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), the world’s largest organization dedicated to the treatment, control and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, has honored two CHOC physicians, Dr. Antonio Arrieta and Dr Jasjit Singh, with the designation of PIDS fellows. Only 12 clinicians from […]
CHOC Foundation Earns Coveted Rating from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator, has awarded the CHOC Foundation a 4-star rating for its strong financial health and for receiving a 100 percent score for its commitment to accountability and transparency. CHOC Foundation has earned this elite distinction 13 times since 2005. Charity Navigator uses key metrics, including governance and ethics, to […]
CHOC Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care
CHOC Hospital is the only children’s hospital on the West Coast and one of just three children’s hospitals in the nation to be recognized by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) with the 2021-22 Apex Recognition Award, which honors respiratory care departments for best practices and high-quality care. “Respiratory care departments everywhere are coming […]
CHOC Earns 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
December 8, 2020 – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, CHOC is one of only nine children’s hospitals in the nation to be named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. It’s the only children’s hospital in Southern California to be recognized this year. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital […]
Mater Dei High School and CHOC Partner to Enhance Mental Health Services for Students
During a year marked by change and uncertainty, Mater Dei High School and CHOC are partnering to bring enhanced wellness and mental health services to students. As part of the partnership, a CHOC licensed psychologist, post-doctoral fellow and doctoral student will collaborate with school administrators and staff in designing a robust wellness program, in addition to finding […]