All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on July 11, 2019
The dawning of gene therapy at CHLA saved a 5-year-old girl from inevitable blindness.By Jeff WeinstockYou will have to grant a parental pardon to Heather for her momentary excessive permissiveness, allowing her 5-year-old daughter to race down the block after dark, free from... Read More
Published on July 5, 2019
If you're in the Southern California area, you probably felt the recent earthquakes. It isn't too late to get prepared.
The Pediatric Disaster Resource and Training Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles strives for pediatric disaster preparedness to help mitigate the... Read More
Published on July 5, 2019
If an earthquake hit tomorrow, would you be prepared? What you would do if a wildfire was raging within miles of your home and you had one hour to grab your belongings and evacuate? How would you handle situations like these with your children?Natural disasters often happen with... Read More
Published on July 1, 2019
Spider-Man, Mysterio and M.J. in the house! Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Far From Home stars Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal and Zendaya visited Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to surprise patients at an advance screening of the new movie. Though the film doesn’t open until July 2,... Read More
Published on June 24, 2019
Special thanks to Carl Grushkin, MD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, for contributing to this article.What happens when your child has one kidney? It’s more common than you think. In fact, about 1 in 1,000 babies are born with one kidney.... Read More
Published on June 20, 2019
Unlike when we have the flu or a broken bone, it’s not always visible when pain keeps us from feeling our best. And when pain is chronic, it can have devastating effects on personal relationships, mood, behaviors and sleep habits. At the Pediatric Pain Management Clinic,... Read More
Published on June 6, 2019
As you know, athletes have an unyielding drive toward improvement and success. While their determination for achieving such high expectations plays a major role in their performance, making sure their bodies remain healthy is just as important. Today, we are sharing tips... Read More
Published on June 6, 2019
Parents work hard to make sure their kids stay hydrated and eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet. For student athletes, that’s even more important. Here is some helpful information about proper fuel for your young athletes from our friends at the Children’s Hospital Los... Read More
Published on June 5, 2019
Leah found a new future at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which offers the most advanced care for the tiniest patients and their mothers, even before birth.
By Candace Pearson
At only 2 days old, and 5 lbs., 3 oz., Leah Faith commanded the attention of the two dozen... Read More
Published on June 5, 2019
Our Newborn Infant Follow-Up Program at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles assesses the developmental, medical, nutritional and psychosocial needs of infants born prematurely or who have been hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. Our Newborn Follow-Up Program is an... Read More
Published on June 4, 2019
By Katie Sweeney
If you see 4-year-old Adrian obediently eating his vegetables at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, you can be sure of one thing: It’s almost time for him to go to the hospital’s new epilepsy playroom.
“We’re able to negotiate almost anything with him if it’s... Read More
Published on May 31, 2019
Every June, thousands of supporters come together for CHLA's Walk and Play L.A. Christina Osumi-Cabaya had so much fun last year, she and her husband rallied an even bigger group of family and friends to join them this year. Here, she explains the inspiring reason why she... Read More
Published on May 31, 2019
The Fashion Mogul and Philanthropist, Yvonne Niami, Calls Supporting CHLA "Incredibly Rewarding."
Published on May 30, 2019
The members of the Pasadena Guild have a long tradition of raising significant funds for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Their secret? Fun, friendship, a little elbow grease—and tenacious teamwork.
Published on May 29, 2019
Walk and Play L.A. is right around the corner! So many people have already signed up to join us on June 22, 2019 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park.
Walking again this year is Jessica Ward, PhD, MPH, CPNP, RN, a research nurse scientist in the Institute for... Read More
Published on May 29, 2019
As head technical advisor on “The Hot Zone,” a miniseries that dramatizes the 1989 discovery of the Ebola virus in a U.S. research lab, CHLA epidemiologist Michael Smit made sure the on-screen science and scientists stayed as authentic as possible.
Once upon the 1990s, Michael... Read More
Published on May 29, 2019
The legendary boxing champion and his wife are using their foundation to bolster CHLA’s efforts against pediatric diabetes.
Published on May 28, 2019
5 Questions for Wendy Garen, President and CEO of the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Published on May 27, 2019
Kathy Hauck and her daughter, Jia, a longtime patient, dedicate time and effort to fundraising for CHLA—and having fun.
Published on May 26, 2019
Christina and George Legg honor their nephew’s care and establish a substantial estate gift for CHLA.