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Children's Hospital Los Angeles Heart Transplant Program Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
February 15, 2018
Today the hospital operates one of the nation's leading pediatric heart transplant programs This month, The Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) celebrates the 25 th anniversary
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
A Vicious Cycle: Depression and Childhood Obesity
January 26, 2016
A recent study demonstrated a link between bariatric surgery and improved mental health outcome, specifically reduced depression among patients after bariatric surgery. To learn more about the
Management of Sickle Cell Disease: A Perspective for Pediatricians
March 3, 2020
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic blood disorders, affecting over 100,000 Americans and 1 in 365 African-American newborn babies. It is an autosomal recessive condition
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
Looking for Acute Liver Failure Biomarkers in Children
October 14, 2021
Researchers are searching for biomarkers to better identify which children with acute liver failure will recover on their own—and which will need a liver transplant.
Advice for My 10-year-old Self
March 17, 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, CHLA posed a question to some of our female team members across the organization. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your 10-year-old self?
Big Relief in a Small Pack
July 12, 2022
The Hematology-Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cares for patients with a variety of bleeding disorders, including heavy periods. For those experiencing period poverty
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