General Pediatric Surgery News

Screening for substance abuse in the emergency department can flag at-risk adolescents who need interventions, but not everyone gets screened.

Magnolia Hope was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and needed highly specialized therapy in the first months of her life. Thanks to experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she beat the

The safest way to manage pain for children or teens after surgery is to use the lowest dose or pain relief method for the shortest amount of time.

Pediatric Surgeon Lorraine Kelley-Quon is tackling the opioid crisis with an eye to improving long-term health outcomes.

The members of the Pasadena Guild have a long tradition of raising significant funds for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Their secret? Fun, friendship, a little elbow grease—and tenacious teamwork.

Kennedy Rae Lewis’ mom expected her first ride to be in the back seat of her car on the way home from the hospital. Instead, it was in a helicopter, just hours after she was born—and it was a ride on

Meet Kylee, who has mitochondrial disease, a genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of the cell, fail to produce enough energy for cell and organ function.

CHLA nurse Catherine Goodhue remembers working at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tips from an expert on how to deal with your child's G-Tube.