All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on December 23, 2020
How far would you go to save a child’s life? Not your own child, but the child of someone you didn’t even know? Meet baby Jacob—and the man who flew across the country and underwent a four-hour surgery to save him. Read More
Published on December 16, 2020
Don’t wear a mask with a valve. Yes, you need to cover your nose. And here’s why your glasses keep fogging up. Read More
Published on December 10, 2020
A special Disney program is bringing comfort, joy and a little magic to patients and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Read More
Published on December 9, 2020
A $5 million gift from the Wyss Foundation is helping the Children’s Orthopaedic Center provide high-quality care to more kids in need. Read More
Published on December 8, 2020
Throughout their granddaughter’s nine-year battle with cancer, the Gelfands supported CHLA—a steadfast philanthropic partnership that continues today. Read More
Published on December 8, 2020
This newly identified disorder is affecting some children with previous cases of COVID-19. Read More
Published on December 8, 2020
Ready to play? Dr. Bianca Edison shares four important tips for carefully getting back into the game when recreational and league sports start up again. Read More
Published on December 7, 2020
A grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is allowing CHLA to study an innovative model of caring for young people with Type 1 diabetes. Read More
Published on December 6, 2020
Diagnosed with a rare lung disorder, Alessio faced an uncertain future. Today, he is thriving thanks to CHLA’s unique expertise. Read More
Published on December 3, 2020
One year after leaving Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 2-year-old Quinn is beating the odds and thriving despite a severe birth defect. Read More
Published on December 1, 2020
Parents frequently seek medical advice for the appearance of their child's lower extremities. Genu Varum, known as bowlegs, is a common concern and can ultimately lead to referral to an orthopaedic surgeon. Genu varum can be physiologic or pathologic, and the most common form of... Read More
Published on November 20, 2020
A love of mariachi helps a young patient battle a rare genetic condition. Read More
Published on November 13, 2020
Team model of care leads to shorter hospital stays, less time on bypass support and lower mortality rates. Read More
Published on November 13, 2020
Aneurysms can evolve rapidly, putting patients at risk for blood clots and heart attack. Read More
Published on November 10, 2020
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles experts offer advice to help adolescents and parents deal with a substance use and drug abuse. Read More
Published on November 10, 2020
The Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles helps adolescents and young adults recognize and rely on their own resilience in the face of drug abuse. Read More
Published on November 6, 2020
$5 million grant will allow Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to reach more children and families. Read More
Published on November 6, 2020
Telehealth plays a big role, but in-person visits still matter. Read More
Published on November 6, 2020
Group fosters research collaborations to study early brain development, cerebral palsy and more. Read More
