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A special Disney program is bringing comfort, joy and a little magic to patients and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

This is a story about Kalea and Noah—two siblings who are also best friends. Best, best friends. “Oh my gosh, they are completely best friends,” says their mom, Nohea. “From the beginning, their

The informative, entertaining book is designed to help children navigate the coronavirus pandemic and was written by staff members from the hospital’s Family-Centered Care Support Services.

Imagine a newborn so small you can hold her entire body in one hand. Then imagine the overwhelming concern and responsibility you would feel for her fragile life if this were your own child. For

All parents face tough questions from their children, but Cynthia Harkins has had to answer some particularly poignant questions from her son, David. “He asked me once if he really has half a heart,”

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.

“She knows where to go, she knows the nurses, she knows the routine and sees other kids going through the same things,” says Trish Manzanedo. “She feels at home here.” Trish is referring to her 6-year

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.

More than 30 surgeries to correct his chest, rib and spinal abnormalities have not been able to diminish the courage of Alex Ito.