Blog posts
Natalia: Dancing Queen
May 3, 2015
Diagnosed with epilepsy, several seizure disorders and cerebral palsy, Natalia and her family don't let her challenges slow her down.
Parents' Guide to Teens and Cell Phones
March 12, 2015
Navigating the challenges of teens and smart phones.
Safe Kids, Safe Sleep
November 28, 2014
Jessica Alba and The Honest Company donated cribs and essentials to 20 patient families. Their effort supports the SAFE sleep campaign.
Bad Cold or Enterovirus D68?
September 18, 2014
How do you tell the difference between enterovirus and a bad cold? Our expert weighs in.
Getting in the Groove for the Holidays with ABC's “Dancing with the Stars”
November 26, 2013
Five dancers from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS), Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, Tristan MacManus, Sasha Farber and Tony Dovolani stopped by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for an
Kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Skype with Marvel’s Thor Stars
November 6, 2013
The Walt Disney Company and Marvel held a special screening of "Thor: The Dark World" for CHLA patients.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Celebrates its One-Hundredth Living Donor Transplant
September 4, 2013
Baby Joshua had a lifesaving liver transplant at CHLA from a living donor. His transplant was a milestone for the hospital.
Pizza No Longer Needed in Room 4112
July 13, 2013
CHLA patient Hazel placed a sign in her window asking for pizza, and the internet delivered.
Appendicitis: Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
April 18, 2011
Children may not be able to give the specifics of their pain or symptoms. So it's crucial for parents to be aware of their child's symptoms and act quickly if they suspect appendicitis.