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Improving Access to Cell and Gene Therapy in Pediatrics
October 2, 2024
Gene therapy holds tremendous potential for children, but many promising therapies are shelved. Here’s what a new model could look like.
After Cancer, Cole Is Back to California Dreaming
October 2, 2024
Buoyed by his Children’s Hospital Los Angeles care team and a positive attitude, teen surfer Cole is back in the water after beating acute myeloid leukemia.
Which Nonsurgical Treatments Help Adolescent Scoliosis?
October 1, 2024
A pediatric spine surgeon at CHLA shares what parents should know about scoliosis bracing, the Schroth method and more.
A Unique Surgical Duo Repairs a Newborn’s Brachial Plexus Injury
September 24, 2024
The partnership between an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon leads to phenomenal success reviving DJ’s disabled arm.
CHLA Cardiologist Honored by World Children’s Transplant Fund
September 23, 2024
Jondavid Menteer, MD, was recognized for two decades of dedication and leadership in pediatric heart transplant.
From Cancer Patient to Cancer Nurse: Kate Lopez Gives Back to the Hospital That Cured Her
September 23, 2024
Kate, a 4 West nurse and cancer survivor herself, finds big and small ways to “go the whole nine yards” for her patients every day.
New Fellowship Sets APPs Up for Success in Clinical Care
September 23, 2024
A year-long program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will support physician assistants and nurse practitioners as they transition to acute care providers.
Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Your Questions Answered
September 19, 2024
The experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provide guidance for families.
Youth Activism: In CHLA’s Collective of Youth Leaders, BIPOC Teens Take Action to Prevent Opioid Overdoses
September 16, 2024
The group of high school students is trained in the use of a lifesaving medicine to prevent opioid overdose deaths and pushes for policy changes in L.A.
Why Flu Shots Are Important for Kids
September 16, 2024
Flu season can be a doozy. Here’s how the flu vaccine can keep your kids and your entire family safe.