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Palmer's Leap of Faith
June 8, 2017
Palmer Naftal wasn’t supposed to jump that day. It was the first track meet of the 2017 season, and the 17-year-old Calabasas High School junior was standing on the sidelines, watching his teammates
Fighting Cancer with a Pink Tiara, Sparkly Shoes—and a Shining Spirit
November 12, 2015
5-year-old Emily has an aggressive form of cancer called SPNET. But she hasn't let cancer affect her sense of style.
After Beating Scoliosis, Ava Sings the Praises of CHLA
May 18, 2016
Last May, Ava Cardoso-Smith, then 14, strode across the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, took the microphone and belted out a rendition of “You Raise Me Up.” Her performance was part of a charity
Daniel’s Heroic Battle Against Medulloblastoma
October 27, 2021
Inspired by fictional and real-life heroes, Daniel is bravely tackling medulloblastoma alongside a team of experts in the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
After Scoliosis Surgery, Junior Olympian Goes for Her Goals
June 8, 2015
Scoliosis threatened to take Juliette away from a sport she loved. But spinal fusion surgery at CHLE got her back in the game.
Ahead of the COVID-19 Curve
April 22, 2020
How the foresight of one CHLA investigator impacted the entire institution—and the community.
Component of Human Breast Milk Enhances Cognitive Development in Babies
February 12, 2020
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 12, 2020) — Maternal factors, such as breast milk, have been shown to affect a baby’s development, and previous animal studies have determined that a carbohydrate, the
Health Screenings Ensure Staff, Visitors at CHLA Are Free of COVID-19 Symptoms
May 11, 2020
The quick mobilization of screenings by CHLA’s nursing team promotes a safe care environment during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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