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Nathan Joung’s Bright Future

November 25, 2024

Born with frontonasal dysplasia, the college freshman credits Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and its Junior Ambassadors program with giving him confidence and helping to shape his life.

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Hospital News

Spooky Fun: Scenes From Halloween 2024 at CHLA

November 1, 2024

From Child Life to the NICCU, CHLA staff ensure no one misses out on Halloween cheer.

Press Release

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Kicks Off Annual Halloween Greeting Card Drive

October 16, 2024

LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2024)—Scary and spooky and a little bit silly and kooky? Sounds like it’s time for Halloween and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is getting ready for what is one of its

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Leaning on her Love of Dance, Ella Faces a Challenging Cancer Treatment

September 10, 2024

Performing TikTok routines with members of her care team has helped a teenage girl battle a rare kidney tumor.

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Hospital News

Prescription for Success

June 25, 2024

Jeanine Hall, MD, MPH, a mom and physician at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, guides her daughters—and more than 100 of their schoolmates—to help others through the hospital’s Junior Ambassadors

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Serving the Community

Hello, Neighbor! Community Wellness Festival Brings CHLA and Local Residents Together

October 19, 2023

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles hosted a Community Wellness Festival—a health education fair promoting wellness and community spirit.

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Our Patients

Oliver Is ‘A Whole Different Kid’ After Kidney Transplant

November 3, 2022

Born with a rare genetic disorder, Oliver needed a new kidney—and lots of care. Thanks to a multidisciplinary team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the 3-year-old is now thriving.

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Serving the Community

Serving Up Hope to Kids and Families

December 6, 2021

With help from its associates and guests, Panda Express is sharing good fortune—and providing generous support—for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Advice From Our Experts

Helping Kids Deal With Shots

December 6, 2021

Two Child Life specialists from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles share 8 tips for an easier and less painful experience.

Our Patients

From Open Heart to Bright Future

October 4, 2021

Ten years after Desiree’s third open-heart surgery for congenital heart defects at CHLA’s Heart Institute, her family knew exactly where they needed to be when it was time for her fourth and fifth.

Child Life Specialists News

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