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It was obvious there was a problem as soon as Oliver was born. Oliver’s birth in 2015 was already complicated—he was in a breech position and had to be delivered via a cesarean section. But they

In the concluding half of this two-part story, a CHLA family learns whether their home survived the Woolsey fire, baby Max’s cleft lip is repaired, and Max’s mother tries to sort through the

Sentimental was not how Lauren expected to feel upon seeing her son, Max, for the first time after his cleft lip surgery. She was astounded by the repair job William Magee, MD, DDS, had performed. The

At only 2 days old, and 5 lbs., 3 oz., Leah Faith commanded the attention of the two dozen medical professionals surrounding her bed in the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant

If you see 4-year-old Adrian obediently eating his vegetables at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, you can be sure of one thing: It’s almost time for him to go to the hospital’s new epilepsy playroom.

Every June, thousands of supporters come together for CHLA's Walk and Play L.A. Christina Osumi-Cabaya had so much fun last year, she and her husband rallied an even bigger group of family and friends

Watching 11-year-old Isaiah play hockey, one might think he had the sport in his blood. No. 71 is always the fastest kid on the ice, chasing down the puck with seemingly effortless speed. His has a

Baby Striver was born with three heart chambers instead of four. He’s been a fighter ever since.

Therapy is a bummer, Maurice could tell you. It’s his first teachable moment, and at 8 months old he’s receiving it on his stomach, a buffet of toys laid out before him an arm’s length away. If only a