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Sandy Himmelrich, LCSW
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Sandy Himmelrich, LCSW, has devoted 25 years to helping and protecting the most vulnerable among us: children who have been abused.
A Blessing In Disguise
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Will, 15, had no idea he had a cyst in his brain until he was injured in a lacrosse game. Grateful for the lifesaving care he received at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the teen and his family are
Resilience Helps Kids Recover from Trauma and How Parents Can Support Them
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Two CHLA psychologists offer advice on helping your child deal with trauma.
How To Tell The Difference Between Cold and Sinusitis Symptoms
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The symptoms of sinusitis depend greatly on age, and each child may experience the condition differently. The most common signs of sinusitis for younger kids may include cold-like symptoms, including
Talking to Children When They’ve Been Diagnosed With Cancer
February 4, 2016
As a nurse practitioner in our Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, families often ask for advice on how to talk to their children when they are
Meet Some of our Research Trainees
August 30, 2021
Ellen Chang, MD, MS Ellen is the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology/Survivorship fellow. She is passionate about improving long-term health outcomes in childhood cancer survivors. “In medical
After Brain Surgery and Chemotherapy, Florence Gets a Fresh Start
June 2, 2021
Hearing your child is cancer-free after suffering from an aggressive brain tumor is the best news a parent can receive. Read one mom’s heartwarming thank you note to the doctors who saved her daughter
Cultivating an Environment Where Nurses Thrive and Grow
April 30, 2020
'CHLA promotes a culture of excellence and support. We’ve had amazing mentors and always had people who believed in us. They listened to our ideas and believed we could make a difference.'
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