All CHLA Blog Posts
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
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 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 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
Published on July 31, 2017
Miguel Torres is a 14-year-old center midfielder with a big dream: to one day play professional soccer.
“I love soccer. I like moving the ball around and having the ball at my feet,” the Gardena teen explains. “And I really like running.”
While a lot of kids love to run and... Read More
Published on July 28, 2017
Another summer, another camp. But this specific camp let’s you be a hero! …A ‘Handy Hero’ that is!
Created and led by occupational therapists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Handy Heroes Therapy Camp is a fun, motivating, and therapeutic summer day camp program designed... Read More
Published on July 14, 2017
On the heels of Netflix’s controversial series about suicide, “13 Reasons Why,” comes the company’s latest offering focusing on a serious mental health issue: “To the Bone.” The film, which competed at the Sundance Film Festival this year, focuses on eating disorders. While... Read More
Published on July 13, 2017
This story originally appeared in the TroDent, the official publication for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Read more stories like this in their Summer 2017 issue.
Madison Carmenate can easily call Children’s Hospital Los Angeles her second home.
Born with... Read More
Published on July 12, 2017
Trying to eat healthy today can be a challenge. You can eat all the right foods, but if the portion sizes are not appropriate, you may not be eating as healthy as you think you are. Portion sizes (especially for high-calorie/low-nutrient foods) have increased greatly over the... Read More
Published on July 12, 2017
Getting the whole family moving for better health
The World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend for kids to be active 60 minutes per day, seven days a week in order to lower the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. This also offers many... Read More
Published on July 11, 2017
Max Page, 12, was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, tetralogy of Fallot, at birth. He has undergone 12 heart surgeries and procedures since he was three months old. Earlier this year, he was hospitalized for 32 days with endocarditis, an infection on the inner lining... Read More
Published on June 30, 2017
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles continues to champion preserving child health in California and nationally. Paul S. Viviano, president and chief executive officer of CHLA, has shared the case against the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) with several US Senators personally... Read More
Published on June 27, 2017
Summer vacation is upon us, and with summer comes a variety of summer sports leagues. During this time of year, many children attend daylong sports camps and meets, weekend-long tournaments, and late-afternoon-into-evening sporting events. Although many events have concession... Read More
Published on June 27, 2017
Parents often ask, “Why do we have earwax? Why do some children produce so much wax? Can wax buildup cause hearing loss?” Today we're going to answer a few of those questions and give you the lowdown about earwax and hearing!
What is earwax?
Although earwax may look, feel... Read More
Published on June 23, 2017
Two physicians examine the challenges and benefits of using an age-old practice to toilet train their infant daughter
You know that disposable diapers are ecologically questionable, but cloth diapers seem too messy for you and your child -- is there an alternative?
The... Read More