Hospital Programs
Published on April 11, 2016
Not many people can say they haven’t missed a single day of work for an entire year, but the furry volunteers of the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles can!
This incredible milestone was met on April 11. That’s 365... Read More
Published on April 8, 2016
Written by Stephanie N. Marcy, PhD, licensed psycologist, assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children’s birthday parties can be overwhelming for any child. With the combination of high expectations, sugary treats and... Read More
Published on April 7, 2016
You might say that 13-year-old Erika Daniels has a serious case of puppy love.
“I looove dogs,” she gushes.
Of course, her favorite four-legged friend is her own dog, an adorable cocker spaniel named Patches. But the La Verne eighth grader also has a special place in... Read More
Published on March 31, 2016
From The Developing Mind Newsletter, Winter 2016
Written by Larry Yin, MD, medical director of The Boone Fetter Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Most children feel a little anxious about seeing a doctor. Some fear even temporary... Read More
Published on February 4, 2016
Blog post written by Kristin Flynn, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist II, Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
No matter the age or intensity of play, after a sports injury an athlete’s main goal is usually to get back on the field. However, as a parent your main... Read More
Published on January 21, 2016
Written by HIlary Tighe, RN resident, CTICU/CV Acute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
It’s 7:20 a.m. and the 49 new graduate nurses of the September 2015 cohort trickle into the seventh-floor classroom. We sit in our “houses”—groups made up of new grads from units other... Read More
Published on January 7, 2016
Even if a child’s food allergy is not life-threatening, a chance encounter with the wrong food can be a scary experience for every member of the family.
CHLA has provided comprehensive support for children battling food allergies for many years. The recent naming of the... Read More
Published on October 9, 2015
A blood clot is when blood changes from a liquid to a solid. Blood clots are good because they help your body stop bleeding. But they can form when you don’t need them in veins or arteries. You can have a blood clot in your arteries or veins in places like your arms, legs, eyes... Read More
Published on February 25, 2014
Written by the team in the Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Did you know that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more sleep-related problems than other children? Research shows that about half of school-age children with ASD have trouble... Read More
Published on September 20, 2013
On Sept. 18, founder of the Rialto Jean Project, Erin Feniger along with various members of her team, hosted an interactive and colorful event for our patients to support the art therapy program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
For this delightful... Read More
Published on February 14, 2013
Through art, our kids find pain relief and a channel to explore feelings and imagination during their treatments and recovery. We normalize their hospital experience and provide new learning opportunities by working with local artists through Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’... Read More
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We need your help. January is more than just a cold, winter month. It’s a month of new beginnings, resolutions and goals. Resolve to donate blood and give the gift of life to kids receiving chemotherapy, undergoing heart surgery, fighting Sickle Cell Disease and recovering from... Read More
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Soon after becoming a patient at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 11-year-old Connor and his mom discovered something wonderful and unexpected—the hospital hosts a steady stream of therapy dogs!
Connor with therapy dog, Rocky.
In 20 stays over the past eight... Read More
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