All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on November 15, 2017
Every year, on a specific day, Trevor Carlee and Nick North get together with their friends to do one thing for 24 hours: play video games. Well, actually, there’s one more thing; they’re also helping Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
The two have been hosting these marathon... Read More
Published on November 14, 2017
November is American Diabetes Month, with the purpose of increasing awareness of this growing health issue. It is a good opportunity to learn about the different types of diabetes and treatments used to manage them. There are several types of diabetes, but this article will... Read More
Published on November 13, 2017
A Guide to Keeping up With Recalls for Baby Equipment and Toys
For many of us growing up, a new toy meant new adventures and new ways to explore our world and imagination. Whether it was a new toy fresh out of the box, or a sentimental gift passed from one generation to the... Read More
Published on November 7, 2017
By Katie Sweeney
Have you ever found yourself thinking about someone who made a significant impact on your life? And have you wished that you could tell that person just how grateful you are?
Fourteen-year-old Sydney has had those thoughts many times over the years—... Read More
Published on November 1, 2017
This has been the biggest Halloween celebration at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles yet!
With our corporate partners and supporters, we were able to continue the costume distribution by Capital Group, card distribution by Service Titan and the Pumpkin Party!
The Pumpkin... Read More
Published on October 27, 2017
In South Pasadena, patients with neuromuscular disease come together over baseball.
By Matt Villano
Everybody who knows 6-year-old Andrew Escamilla always expected he would play professional baseball someday.
His father, a diehard Dodgers fan, took the boy to see the Men... Read More
Published on October 16, 2017
Besides treating children with cancer, our Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles treats kids who have a genetic hematological disorder. This blog is about one type of hematological disorder called sickle cell disease (SCD).
What... Read More
Published on October 11, 2017
Do you remember your first bike? I do. It was purple, had a flowered banana seat, purple and white fringes coming off of the handlebars and, of course, training wheels. I loved that bike and remember riding it all over the neighborhood—falls and all. Children’s Hospital Los... Read More
Published on October 3, 2017
“Five fingers, five toes! Five fingers, five toes!” the doctor called out as he delivered little Julie Rose Osumi-Cabaya via C-section. “No cord around her neck; that’s great!”
Then he casually added one more observation: “Cleft lip, cleft palate—no problem.”
Julie’s mom,... Read More
Published on September 8, 2017
An RN Remedies blog post by Kasey Rangan, MSN, RN, CPN
It is estimated that close to 1.7 million people will be newly diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Cancer is currently the second leading cause of death. Based on these two facts, there is a good chance that someone close to... Read More
Published on September 8, 2017
Written by Kristin Cooley, PT, MPT, CBIS; Lauren Dunn, PT, DPT; Kimberly Kaloustian, PT, MPT, CBIST; Jodi Kurland, PT, CBIS
We are the Ekso GT-trained and certified physical therapists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. We have all completed our advanced training, level 2... Read More
Published on September 5, 2017
The 7-year-old philanthropist had a brainstorm: If there were patients who could not be brought to the story corner, she would bring the story corner to the patients.
By Jeff Weinstock
Shira Josephson wrote a book this summer and says it took her “five, four or seven days... Read More
Published on September 1, 2017
Aubrey Kelly’s 2-year-old son, Pierce, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia—a rare subset of leukemia that can progress quickly if not treated. In Pierce’s case, the best option was a bone marrow transplant.
Pierce waited for 86 days to find his bone marrow donor while... Read More
Published on August 18, 2017
Often times when children or adolescents are not growing well, they are encouraged to eat a high-calorie diet to help promote weight gain. While it might seem easier to provide fast food, candy and other junk food to increase calories, it is still important to focus on... Read More
Published on August 18, 2017
As a speech-language pathologist, I often get asked by parents, “When should my child start talking?” Although every child progresses at their own pace, these are some guidelines for typical development.
Birth to 3 months:
Crying is your baby’s first form of communication.... Read More
Published on August 16, 2017
With the rise in national opioid abuse, some parents might wonder if their teens have heard about, encountered or even tried opioids. Diane Tanaka, MD, medical director of the Teenage and Young Adult Health Center, the Homeless Adolescent Wellness Center and the My Voice... Read More
Published on August 15, 2017
It’s been a year of firsts for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles!
Play L.A. took place on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and it brought together the local sports community for an ultimate “play day,” while promoting healthy and active lifestyles... Read More
Published on August 15, 2017
By Stephanie Marcy, PhD
What is the connection between unhappiness and smartphone usage with kids? What are you seeing now?
Stephanie Marcy, PhD: Research is demonstrating that there is a rise in anxiety and depression in youth that they are linking directly to smartphone... Read More
Published on August 15, 2017
Summer is ending and that means no more late nights, sleeping-in, or spending hours playing video games. Instead, it’s time to head back to school where days are filled with classroom lectures and homework.
Sounds dreadful, right? It doesn’t have to. In fact, with a little... Read More
Published on August 1, 2017
Marnie Blakey doesn’t remember anything about Feb. 5, 2007—anything before 10 p.m., that is. The phone call came at 10. She will always remember it, and of course, everything that followed.
Prior to that call, though, the day is a blank. Did she force herself out of bed... Read More