In Motion
August 2, 2016
Dieter Stelling feels right at home in the ocean, where he loves to dive and snorkel, exploring marine life. Out of the water, he prefers to be hiking or rock climbing — always on the move
Our Patients
Stella Raises Her Arms in Victory
July 28, 2016
Until the day her family got a surprise phone call from Mitch Seruya, MD, Heather Murillo had been at a loss. Murillo’s youngest daughter, Stella Carrillo, had brachial plexus palsy—also called Erb’s
After Beating a Brain Tumor, Nathan Builds a New Life
July 21, 2016
Lying in the back seat of his parents’ car on July 3, 2012, 13-year-old Nathan Newman had no idea just how much his life was about to change. Up until that summer, when his headaches started, he’d
A New Elise
July 12, 2016
Since Elise Martinez was 2 years old, she was debilitated by a condition that could not be properly diagnosed. It caused severe impaction in the bowels, arthritis and malnutrition. The many pediatric
The Unstoppable Fiona Ashe
June 13, 2016
Don’t believe what Fiona Ashe may tell you. Her parents did not purchase her at Target, though after hearing that claim enough times, her mother finally agreed to it. “Two weeks ago in the car,” Angie
No Better Gift Than the Gift of Blood
June 13, 2016
World Blood Donor Day is a day to acknowledge the individuals who have sacrificed their time to donate blood, and encourage others to do the same. Blood is an essential part of the body that is often
Stephanie Williams: A Journey from Overwhelmed to Motivated
June 1, 2016
When Stephanie Williams started her classes at Second Chance High School at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, she was a scared 19-year-old mom. She had been out of school for more than a year and was
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
Mother and Son Receives Surprise from The Honest Company
May 5, 2016
Hearing the news that you’re about to have your first-born is an exciting time. You might wonder about what your child will look like, or what you’ll name him or her, but there’s a lot to worry about
Erika’s Story: 36 Days, 17 Dogs and 1 Amazing Recovery
April 7, 2016
You might say that 13-year-old Erika Daniels has a serious case of puppy love. “I looove dogs,” she gushes. Of course, her favorite four-legged friend is her own dog, an adorable cocker spaniel named