The nonprofit Children's Hospital Los Angeles has launched the Helping Hands Fund so that it may continue its 113-year mission of providing the highest-quality care to every child it treats, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Go to www.CHLA.org/HELPINGHANDS
Bianca Edison, MD, MS is an attending physician in the Children’s Orthopaedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Here she reviews common infant and toddler injuries, and how parents can determine if emergency medical care is needed.
At some point, virtually every child gets a stomachache. Fortunately, it’s usually short-lived and not cause for concern. But what happens when a child’s stomach troubles—including pain and constipation or diarrhea—don’t go away?
Derek Hough of Dancing With the Stars hands out Halloween cards at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Halloween. Dressed as the Cowardly Lion, Hough joined hospital supporters, friends in the community and citizens from around the world (Australia, Peru, Sweden) helped generate more than 16,000 cards during the weeklong card drive held on CHLA.org.
The donation establishes The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Interfaith Center and The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Spiritual Care Program Endowment.
Mark Urata, MD, chief, Division of Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, discusses the future of pediatric cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Funding will support research into the treatment of chronic constipation to improve behavioral symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) physician Roger E. De Filippo, MD, chief of CHLA's Division of Urology and an associate professor of urology and director of Pediatric Urology Stem Cell Research at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California discusses how science, technology and parental care can lead to improved pediatric urological health.
For many months, the world has witnessed the Ebola virus spread and claim more than 4,400 lives in West African countries. On Oct. 8, the first confirmed adult Ebola patient identified in the United States died. The constant news coverage has heightened concern among parents who fear their children will become infected.
The genes children inherit determine everything from their height to their hair color. But sometimes, a child’s genetic code also contains hidden abnormalities that can cause an array of health issues, such as developmental delays or physical or mental illness. Linda Randolph, MD, head of the Division of Medical Genetics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) explains how a medical geneticist works “like a detective” to diagnose genetic syndromes—and put children on the path to better health.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles reports first case of a patient with enterovirus D68. The hospital's doctors offer parents tips on how to recognize symptoms and seek medical attention for their kids.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is honored to be selected the first Accredited Pediatric Heart Failure Institute on the West Coast by The Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium. The Colloquium made the announcement following nearly a year of work and an in-depth onsite review on Sept. 2.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles experts provide tips on how parents can talk to their children before, during and after a natural disaster and how to develop a disaster preparedness plan.
Immediately after watching The Short Game, a documentary about the best 7-year-old golfers descending on the world-famous Pinehurst Golf course to determine the next world champion, Marley Franklin declared, “I’m going to make it to Pinehurst one day.” However, little do people know that most of her accomplishments are not due to her competitive nature, but her four-year-old sister, Maya.
‘Cancer’ is a depleting word to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced those six-letters. It is a life-changing word that can often define a person for worse or better. To 12-year-old Juan Moreno, he chose the latter. This word has defined him as resilient, determined, accomplished and an amazing kid who is defying all odds.
How can a seemingly healthy child have a genetic disorder? Divya Vats, MD, medical director of the Newborn Screening Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and is a staff physician at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles-Santa Monica Outpatient Care Center explains how newborn screening works and why it can prevent lifelong disability—and even save a child’s life.
It’s hard to tell the difference between the two, but Pia Pannaraj, MD, Infectious Diseases specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles speaks on how parents should treat their kids’ symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Jeffrey S. Upperman, MD, medical director of the Trauma Program and Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has been selected to serve on the newly established National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD).
Fifty years ago, childhood cancer was a near-certain death sentence. But thanks to decades of treatment advances, more than 80 percent of childhood cancer patients now become survivors.
The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been honored for the third time with the prestigious Award for Excellence in Life Support by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), an international group of health care professionals and scientists who evaluate hospital treatment therapies for patients fighting complex cardiac disease and respiratory failure.
On Aug. 20, Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced a $10 Million gift from Costco Wholesale to benefit research, education and patient care programs at the Hospital.
Sharpened pencils: check; notebooks and paper: check; school schedule: check. As a parent, this check list may seem familiar to you. It is a clear indication that back-to-school season is here and that means preparing your child for the school year as best as you can. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is helping you and your child finalize the list by providing top 10 expert tips on keeping your child healthy and safe all year round.
18-month-old “Karla” was playing on the slide at the park in her neighborhood, her mother sitting on a nearby bench chatting with her friend. A loud screech was followed by a crash and the sound of car alarms going off. In a flash, Karla was swept into her mother’s arms and both were shaking as they saw people running and heard sirens coming toward the scene of a car crash in the street next to the park.
Frank F. Ing, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI, associate chief of Cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has taken on two new roles at CHLA: chief of the Division of Cardiology and co-director of the Heart Institute. Ing replaces Michael Silka, MD, who filled both positions for more than 15 years. Ing assumed his new responsibilities as of July 1.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals by Health & Health Networks magazine. The magazine measures the level of health information technology (IT) adoption annually in U.S. hospitals and health systems through an annual survey process. Being named to the list is recognition of a health care organization’s investment in technology that supports patient safety, quality care and best health care practice.
In addition to operating on and treating hundreds of Haitian patients, Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, CHLA’s vice president and surgeon-in-chief, has been an integral part of the reconstruction and development of Haiti’s medical facilities since the country was devastated by a 7.0 earthquake in 2010. His latest contribution is helping the country’s leadership develop a new world-class, nation-wide critical care and trauma network to cope with preventable causes of death in the Caribbean country.
Pediatric eye surgeon Thomas Lee, MD, division chief of CHLA’s Vision Center, will collaborate with Apl.de.ap Foundation International to treat retinopathy in premature infants in the Philippines.
For the third straight year, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is ranked among the top five children’s hospitals in the country, a distinction that recognizes the hospital’s clinical expertise and the quality and breadth of its patient care.
Kiarash Sadrieh, MD, of the Division of Neurology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, offers tips for parents on how to identify when their child suffers a febrile seizure.
A Children's Hospital Los Angeles sports medicine expert explains how concussions occur while playing ice hockey and offers parents tips on how to recognize the injury in their children.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles clinical care and research programs will benefit from Walgreens $1.5 million donation.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Fundraising Group Celebrates 100th Anniversary. The Associates & Affiliates, a 3000-strong organization, has raised more than $136 million since 1957 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Group supports hospital clinical and research initiatives.
The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing care for Los Angeles youth with a special event Saturday May 10, 6 p.m. PST, at the Sheraton Universal Starview Ballroom. The celebration will be put on by the CHAMPION Fund.
Burning coal for domestic heating may contribute to early fetal death according to a new study by experts from The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – the coldest capital city in the world.
Backed by a drum roll and an enthusiastic crowd of trustees, physicians and patient families, CHLA unveiled the new Joyce and Stanley Black Family Building in honor of the Black family’s $15 million gift to CHLA.
Baseball and volleyball players share the similar arm injuries due to overuse of their shoulders and elbows.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced today that the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation has made a transformative gift of $5 million to support the hospital’s mission of delivering advanced patient care at CHLA. In honor of this generous support, the hospital will name a new state-of-the-art facility for inpatient rehabilitation currently under construction the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Rehabilitation Center, honoring Bobby and Richie Petersen. Margie and Robert Petersen’s two sons, Bobby and Richie, were killed in a plane crash in 1975. To advance the hospital’s efforts to secure community funds to complete construction of the new rehabilitation center, the Foundation has also pledged a dollar-for-dollar match—up to $3.5 million—on all donations made to support the center’s completion through Dec. 31, 2016.
“Trojan horse”- type therapy specifically targets ALL cancer cells.
Breakthrough discovery is first report of a recombinant human biotherapeutic active against leukemic stem cells.
Radiation-resistant leukemia cells can be killed by radiation after inhibition of a molecular target by a rationally-designed new drug.
Dr. Eberich will lead the Biomedical Infomatics team as they apply the principles of computer science and information technology to biology and medicine to quickly move cutting-edge research into clinical use.
J. Eric Bubbers, PhD, of the Saban Research Institute at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, has received a $410,000 grant from Phase One Foundation. The award will fund a “first in childhood leukemia” multi-site study in children with relapsed or refractory acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) or acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
Investigators at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have found that unlike adults, levels of serum beta-natriuretic peptide (BNP) do not increase in pediatric trauma patients with serious head injuries.
A type of white blood cell normally responsible for clearing bacteria from the blood is implicated.
Affected children and adolescents who spend less time walking may be at increased risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis.
Studies suggest role for IL-10 in prevention and treatment of potentially devastating neurological disease in newborns.
Ophthalmologists examining infants for possible Shaken Baby Syndrome found that a handheld Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) device provided high-resolution images of the retina and the vitreoretinal interface in infants with SBS, reports a study in the current issue of Retina, The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases.
When a child develops red, watery eyes, it could be just allergies – or it may be the sign of a more serious eye condition, according to a leading pediatric ophthalmologist. Red, itchy, watery eyes can be a temporary allergic reaction to pollen and should go away after a few days or weeks. However, if your child has red, itchy eyes year-round or if their eyes become very sensitive to sunlight, it could be the sign of a more serious condition like atopic conjunctivitis.
Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of blindness in adults under 60 in the U.S. The disease affects 5.3 million adults in the U.S. and some 24,000 of them go blind each year. Nearly sixty percent of all diabetes patients are expected to develop diabetic retinopathy within ten years of their diagnosis.
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