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Top Stories
A Surgeon’s Lifesaving Innovation Makes Heart Transplant Possible
January 21, 2025
Born with grave cardiac defects, Aaliyah was dying. A CHLA heart surgeon devised a way to keep her alive for close to 500 days until a donor heart was found.
‘Gated’ CAR T-Cells Are Effective Against AML—With Less Toxicity
January 21, 2025
The novel approach marks a significant step forward in developing CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia.
Build Your Self-Care Toolkit: Coping Strategies for Parents and Kids During a Crisis
January 17, 2025
Behavioral health experts share 7 coping strategies to help you—and your kids—build emotional resilience in times of high stress.
Coping With the Wildfires: 5 Tips for Supporting Kids With Developmental and Behavioral Health Issues
January 16, 2025
A clinical psychologist who works with children who have experienced trauma suggests five strategies to help kids get through a natural disaster.
How to Access Safe Drinking Water During a Natural Disaster
January 16, 2025
A CHLA emergency medicine physician shares helpful information on ensuring your water is safe to drink during a wildfire, earthquake, or other disaster.
Managing My Child's Asthma
January 16, 2025
9 tips from a pediatric allergist-immunologist on preventing asthma attacks and lessening symptom severity.
How to Protect Kids From Bad Air Quality During Fires
January 15, 2025
CHLA pulmonologists and pediatric specialists share key information about the risks of dangerous air exposure and how to keep infants and kids safe.
Q&A: When Is Bariatric Surgery Right for Youth With Obesity?
January 15, 2025
Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for youth with obesity—but it’s widely underused. Here’s how CHLA approaches this care.
Wildfire Safety for Families
January 9, 2025
CHLA pulmonologist and psychologist share advice on caring for your family's physical and emotional well being in the event of a wildfire
The Emotional Effects of Wildfires and Natural Disasters
January 8, 2025
Fire season can be terrifying—especially if wildfires come close to your home or force you to flee for safety. It’s important for parents to understand how these experiences and other disasters like