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When L.A. Wildfires Broke Out, CHLA’s Behavioral Health Team Rushed In

May 6, 2025

From a warm line to training and assistance for schools, a team at CHLA has provided critical support for those affected by the Los Angeles fires.

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CHLA Surgeon Leads Hands-On Course on Ross Procedure

January 31, 2025

CHLA has extensive expertise in the Ross procedure, which offers improved long-term survival over prosthetic aortic valves.

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"A Community That Can’t Burn Down:” Patient Families Support CHLA Ophthalmologist Who Lost Home in L.A. Fires

January 24, 2025

Dr. Berry has spent years treating patients with eye cancer, but when her house burned down in the L.A. Fires, her patients came to her aid.

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CHLA Announces New Fetal and Neonatal Institute Faculty

January 22, 2025

The three physicians are all part of the world-class care team in the Level IV Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit at CHLA.

Care Innovation

CHLA Cardiologist Honored by World Children’s Transplant Fund

September 23, 2024

Jondavid Menteer, MD, was recognized for two decades of dedication and leadership in pediatric heart transplant.

Hospital News

New Surgical Director of Epilepsy Joins Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

August 6, 2024

Virendra Desai, MD, arrived July 1 and will further strengthen CHLA’s leading care for children with epilepsy and movement disorders.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pulmonologist Receives National Award

June 27, 2024

Iris Perez, MD, was honored at SLEEP 2024 for her contributions to teaching and mentoring in the field of sleep medicine.

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CHLA Neuroimmunology Expert Jonathan Santoro Featured in Washington Post Article About Breakthrough Discovery in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder

May 22, 2024

New immunotherapy treatment is bringing hope to families devastated by DSRD.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pulmonology Chief Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

October 20, 2023

Sally Ward, MD, received a lifetime achievement award from the American Thoracic Society for her contributions to pediatric pulmonology.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Host Symposium on Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis

July 31, 2023

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles faculty will review diagnosis and management challenges of congenital aortic valve stenosis at a dinner symposium Aug. 28.

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