Many celebrities make it a point to visit our patients to bring a welcome break to their hospital care. Celebrities visitors come from many walks of life, including actors and actresses, athletes, community leaders, elected officials, and musicians. Below are just a few of those who have visited us recently.
The Doctors TV Show Brings Presents During the Holidays
December 17, 2010
Hosts from the daytime talk show dropped by to deliver gifts to our patients during the holiday season.
Wipeout Co-Host John Henson Visits Teen Lounge
August 17, 2010
John Henson took a break from his gig as co-host on the ABC series, Wipeout, to stop by the Chase Teen Lounge for a visit with our patients.
During his stay, he happened to run into a former show contestant whose son was getting an appendectomy!
Camila Performs at our Hospital
August 9, 2010
The members of Mexican platinum rock band, Camila, (Mario Domm, Pablo Hurtado and Samo) gave an intimate, private concert for their fans at our hospital. They also made special visits to patients who are unable to leave their rooms for the performance.
Alex Lambert Sings for Patients
August 5, 2010
The season 9 American Idol contestant serenaded our patients. View a slideshow below of the event.
Pau Gasol Observes Spinal Surgery
July 2008
The tall man behind the surgical mask is none other than Los Angeles Laker, Pau Gasol, who visited our hospital to view spine surgery on 13-year-old scoliosis patient, Isabelle Shattuck. The profile aired on ESPN on Sunday, August 8, 2010 and features orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. David Skaggs.
Dr. Skaggs and his surgical team with Pau Gasol.
Pau Gasol Tells Jay Leno His Plans to Observe Spine Surgery
The basketball star announces the news to Jay Leno on his late night talk show.
Star of Grey's Anatomy, Chandra Wilson, takes on hosting duties for our Imagine television special on abc7. Check out this promo below for a peek at some of the special people who have come through our hospital and tune-in information.
Jennifer Lopez Visits Patients in our Teen Lounge
June 18, 2010
Jennifer Lopez and her sister visited with patients of all ages in our Teen Lounge today as part of a visit to our hospital. JLo visits and makes regular contributions to our Teen Lounge. View more pictures of her visit on Facebook.
The Jonas Brothers, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman
May 16, 2010
The Jonas Brothers performed a private concert for more than 200 guests at the home of Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman on Sunday, May 16 to help raise more than $250,000 for Diabetes at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Gathering before the concert are, from left, Danny DeVito, Kevin Jonas, Dr. Francine Kaufman of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Rhea Perlman.
Pau Gasol, Lakers Player
April 28, 2010
Pau Gasol, taking a time-out from his practice to get ready for the sixth game of the NBA Western Conference Playoff Series to tape a message for upcoming radiothons that will raise funds for us. Thanks Pau!
Nicole Johnson, Miss California
April 20, 2010 Reality Cares sponsored a visit by Miss California to our hospital. While on campus, she visited our Playroom and Day Hospital to spend time with our patients. Click a photo to view it in a larger size.
Miss California poses with Kaila, age 6
Miss California talks with Kaila, age 6
Miss California with Jose, age 14
Miss California with Nelson, age 17
Miss California in Day Hospital
Miss California plays with Noelee, age 3
Carrie Ann Inaba, Launch of Dance Therapy Services
April 19, 2010 Carrie Ann Inaba from Dancing with the Stars, visits our hospital to help us launch Dance Therapy services as part of the Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Art Therapy Program at our hospital.
Jennifer Love Hewitt, RN Residency Taping
April 5, 2010
Jennifer Love Hewitt visited our hospital to participate in a taping of an introduction and close for a new video for the Versant RN Residency Program.
This program, which originally was founded at our hospital, trains new nurses in specialty nursing for pediatric care.
The program has been so successful that it has been implemented at hospitals across the nation.
Thank you Jennifer!
Tiffany Thornton, Easter Visit to Teen Lounge
April 4, 2010
Zac Efron, Beading Visit
June 12, 2009
Zac Efron made a special visit to our hospital to spend the afternoon beading with cancer patients in our Chase Place playrooms.
Zac posed for a few photos with patients while he was here. Special thanks to Marnie Rocks for hosting Zac's "Beading" cancer day with our patients.
April 5, 2010
Zac Efron made a special visit to our hospital to spend the afternoon beading with cancer patients in our Chase Place playrooms.