Awards and Recognition

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

Kimbery Cripe CEO of CHOC

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

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CHOC’s Dr. Allisandra Rha Presented with a $20,000 Research Grant from Uplifting Athletes

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 100 great neuro and spine programs

Kimbery Cripe CEO of CHOC

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

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Becker’s Hospital Review: 36 CIOs to know | 2024

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

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CHOC CIIO receives innovation 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

Dr. Terence Sanger

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

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

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CHOC earns national recognition for environmental sustainability

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CHOC receives national recognition for treating newborns with jaundice

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

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

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CHOC named first center of excellence for IB-Stim

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CHOC CEO Kim Cripe recognized for accomplishments in healthcare

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CHOC chief human resources officer named executive of the year

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CHOC community clinics again recognized for clinical outcomes

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CHOC again awarded Pediatric Asthma Certification from The Joint Commission

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CHOC’s diabetes/endocrinology program earns high ranking from Becker’s Hospital Review

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CHOC again earns national distinction as infant ‘Safe Sleep Leader’

Dr. Jose Abdenur at the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce's Excellence in Healthcare gala.

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Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce honors Dr. Jose Abdenur as practitioner of the year

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

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

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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CHOC achieves Magnet® recognition for the fourth time

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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

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

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Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC earns high ranking from Becker’s

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CHOC neuropsychologist Dr. Alexander Tan honored with national award

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CHOC named among world’s “Best Smart Hospitals”

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CHOC Emergency Department honored for exceptional practice and innovative performance

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

Dr. Coleen Cunningham

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CHOC pediatrician-in-chief named “Game Changer”

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CHOC earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care

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

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

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CHOC wins grant to enhance staff, provider connections through storytelling

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”

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

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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 earns national distinction as infant ‘Safe Sleep Leader’

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

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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

Children's Hospital of Orange County

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CHOC Recognized as Leapfrog Top Hospital for Quality and Safety