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A Miracle In May
December 7, 2018
For five weeks in 1987, Joan Anderson found herself living at Children's Hospital Los Angeles—staying day and night with her infant daughter, who needed surgery and treatment for a stomach blockage
Finding Inspiration from One of CHLA's First Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Patients
March 13, 2017
Brian Hacker had never met anyone else with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a disease he was diagnosed with when he was just 2 weeks old. That is, not until he came back to visit the hospital that
Parents: Caring for Your Own Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever
August 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to the job of parenting.
Finally, a Comprehensive Growth Chart for the Human Brain
April 18, 2022
Matthew Borzage, PhD, was among the co-authors of a pioneering effort to create the first comprehensive growth charts for the brain.
Books That Can Help Children Deal With Issues of Race and Equity
June 25, 2020
When having discussions about race, racism and racial inequality with kids, it can be difficult for parents to find the proper words. But books can help point conversations in the right direction.
A ‘Life-Changing’ Spine Surgery for Jackson
July 17, 2020
From sixth grade to his 16th birthday, Jackson suffered from back pain caused by scoliosis. Thanks to orthopaedic experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, he’s now “back to normal—actually even
‘There Wasn’t Anything Else I Loved This Much’
March 7, 2017
In the face of doubters, sexists and grueling work demands, CHLA’s first female neurosurgeon, Erin Kiehna, would not be deterred.
Holiday Decorating: The Balance between Safety and Fun
November 26, 2012
Injury prevention is key to having a happy and safe holiday.
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