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What’s a Social Worker? Here’s the Truth About This Misunderstood Profession
March 12, 2024
A CHLA social worker explains the reality of her job, which, thanks in part to a false Hollywood stereotype, is largely misunderstood.
CHLA Researchers Find That Length of Opioid Treatment for Hospitalized Infants Differs by Institution and Geography
March 12, 2024
Regional and institutional variations in duration of opioid treatment for infants underscore need for national standards.
A Decline in Sports Participation: Why More and More Adolescents Are Quitting
March 12, 2024
Burnout and added financial burden are leading kids to opt out of sports during the teen years.
Don’t Delay Vaccines—They Are Safe, Effective and Save Lives
March 11, 2024
Vaccine misinformation is fueling a drop in vaccine rates—putting children’s lives in unnecessary danger.
From Fetal Diagnosis to Fontan Procedure to Fun-loving Kid
March 4, 2024
The specialized Fetal Cardiology Program in the Heart Institute at CHLA helps kids like E.J. who are born with heart defects grow up stronger and healthier.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program
January 29, 2024
Bariatric surgery is one part of a comprehensive CHLA program aimed at improving the long-term health of children and adolescents living with obesity.
Lifesaving Brain Surgery Rescues Buddy From a Rare Encephalitis
January 23, 2024
Rasmussen’s encephalitis imperiled Buddy’s life. Doctors performed a hemispherectomy, disarming his epileptic seizures by separating the two sides of his brain.
Small Baby Unit Enhances Care for Preterm Infants
January 18, 2024
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles launched a Small Baby Unit to optimize care for critically ill babies born before 32 weeks of gestation.
Chuck Lorre: Making the Grade
December 4, 2023
Prolific television writer and producer Chuck Lorre channels his philanthropic giving to support STEM education for young academics from underserved communities.
Heidy Paniagua: In Her Own Words
December 4, 2023
A Chuck Lorre Research Scholar reflects on her time at CHLA.