Several CHOC departments team up to offer peer mentorship to teens undergoing pectus excavatum and scoliosis surgeries.
5 ways Child Life specialists are real-life superheroes: A patient’s perspective
A 16-year-old CHOC patient explains how the Child Life team positively impacted her journey as a CHOC patient.
Orange Mayor Dan Slater has personal history at CHOC
Visiting CHOC is a homecoming of sorts for Dan, who at age 19 was diagnosed by CHOC physicians with a rare and dangerous cancer.
Dr. Lilibeth Torno named new medical director of the CHOC Hyundai Cancer Institute
Dr. Torno’s immediate priorities include growing the oncology department and expanding research by recruiting a physician scientist.
A light switches on after brain tumor patient meets a CHOC volunteer
“It’s very scary to lose your eyesight. But it doesn’t change much of anything. Your life doesn’t stop. You can still live an incredibly full life,” volunteer Paul told patient Charlie.
CHOC Mission team sends patient home with fanfare following 88-day hospital stay
The CHOC at Mission Hospital team ensures a patient receives a magical send-off.
