All CHLA Blog Posts
Published on November 28, 2016
Carter Holt is the hero and protector of his little brother, Forrest, who suffers from vascular malformations and kidney failure.
“You’re doing a good job, buddy.”
Those are the loving words 5-year-old Carter Holt whispers to his little brother, Forrest, whenever he... Read More
Published on November 25, 2016
The holidays are just around the corner and the “Top Ten Toys of 2016” lists are flooding the internet already. But as plentiful as these lists may be, it is a daunting task to narrow down a list to meet each child’s unique interests, to match their development skills... Read More
Published on November 23, 2016
Lunch is an important meal of the day for school-aged children. It gives them a chance to take a break from learning and re-fuel for the afternoon. The school year is well underway, and you may be debating whether to pack a lunch for your child or participate in the school... Read More
Published on November 21, 2016
A twelve-year-old's golf dream made possible by bone marrow donor sister.
Immediately after watching “The Short Game,” a documentary about elite 7-year-old golfers descending on the world-famous Pinehurst Golf Course to determine the next world champion, Marley Franklin... Read More
Published on November 11, 2016
How CHLA helped one teenager overcome scoliosis to soar in gymnastics and in life
Scoliosis surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles gave 17-year-old Danielle Drake new hope for her aerial gymnastics career—and two inches on the height charts.
Danielle, a... Read More
Published on November 9, 2016
Torticollis is a common congenital deformity, and current research suggests it affects up to 16 percent of infants. Congenital muscular torticollis is caused by a tightening of the sternocleidoid muscle in the neck and classically characterized by the infant’s head being... Read More
Published on November 8, 2016
All people with a food allergy should be taught by a registered dietitian, nutritionist or other clinician to read food labels and avoid offending foods.
If your child has a food allergy, it is very important that you read all packaged food labels to... Read More
Published on November 7, 2016
Recently, a rare condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) has hit the media and the United States has seen a sharp increase in cases over the last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown concern over the spike, and although AFM is a rare... Read More
Published on November 2, 2016
On an uncharacteristically cold and blustery day in Miami this year, Adam Wolf did something that doctors—and he himself—once thought impossible: He got up out of his wheelchair and walked.
He walked for two miles—the last two miles of the Miami Half-Marathon. For the... Read More
Published on November 2, 2016
Swaddling is a technique that mimics the coziness of the womb. Parent learns this special way of providing comfort for their newborn, but is it safe? If so, is there a wrong and a right way to swaddle?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that when done... Read More
Published on November 1, 2016
With the help of our many corporate partners and supporters, we were able to throw not one, but TWO Halloween activities this year!
Both outpatient and inpatient kids (at separate times) helped kick off the festivities on Friday at the Pumpkin Party. It was filled with... Read More
Published on October 26, 2016
After a whirlwind romance in the hallways of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, therapy dogs Luke and Blondie took a big step this week – coordinating their Halloween costumes to dress up as bride and groom! Chloe Dollar, a 13-year-old CHLA patient, dog-lover and Blondie-... Read More
Published on October 16, 2016
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala 'Once Upon a Time' honors long-time supporters Drew Barrymore, The Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Foundation and The Los Angeles Kings.
Once upon a time, many gathered together for a magical night to hear the tales of... Read More
Published on October 12, 2016
When Caiden Moran was born, he failed the newborn hearing screening, a standard test given to all babies before they leave the hospital. So his parents brought him back for a recheck. And he failed again.
Caiden, it turned out, was born with underdeveloped cochleae and... Read More
Published on October 10, 2016
Sodium is a mineral—an essential nutrient that is commonly found in many foods. It is used by the body to control blood pressure, blood volume, and muscle and nerve function. Maintaining an appropriate sodium balance not only benefits heart health, but also bone, brain,... Read More
Published on October 6, 2016
The Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program has more than 100 fur volunteers who have all left their adorable paw prints on the hearts of our patients and staff. However, we want to honor a special guy who has dedicated 10 years of his life to making people smile—Oscar... Read More
Published on September 30, 2016
After the 7.8 earthquake in Nepal in 2015, nearly one million children were affected. Thus, the organization has issued warnings regarding the vulnerable status of children in such a situation. Potential risks that children can face during a disaster include... Read More
Published on September 30, 2016
Written by Stephanie Marcy, PhD, psychologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
School is back in session after a long summer break. You drop your angel off, bid him a good day, tell him to behave, and exhale. The flyer comes home for back to school night, and you... Read More
Published on September 27, 2016
I am Kate Schumacher, and I am honored to have the chance to share my story and my journey. I am 15 and a freshman at Marymount High School. I have a twin brother Joe, and he goes to Loyola High School. I am currently on the Marymount Freshman Volleyball Team and... Read More
Published on September 26, 2016
Some of the biggest thrills for parents come in their baby’s first year of life: the first smile, first “da-da,” first steps. But after reading the baby books, most new parents know what milestones should be reached and when, and many are disappointed or begin to worry if... Read More