If you are passing by our hospital today, you’ll notice that Sunset Boulevard is closed down to make way for a sound stage, food booths, family activity zones and, ultimately, hundreds of supporters who will congregate here in just a few minutes once they conclude their walk of support through the Los Feliz community in Los [...]
Filed under: Events on April 30th, 2011 | No Comments »
The Story of Jack’s Appendectomy In an earlier post, I told the story of a boy named Jack. His mother brought him to the emergency room of her local children’s hospital because he displayed the tell-tale signs of someone possibly suffering from appendicitis, listed in “Appendicitis: Signs, Symptoms & Diagnosis.” Even though a burst appendix [...]
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on April 25th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Young patients may not be able to give the specifics of their pain or symptoms, occasionally leading to a late diagnosis or an incorrect early diagnosis. That’s why it is so crucial for parents to be aware of their child’s symptoms and act quickly if they suspect appendicitis.
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on April 18th, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Hello my name is Yoleita and I have an 8 month old daughter who was born with a cleft lip and palate, a cleft foot and also a cleft in her forehead.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been there for us since the first month she was born. Now she is scheduled to have her lips repaired and they help ensure us that everything will go fine.
Filed under: Parent or Guardian Story, Share Your Story on April 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Educating yourself about the risks and benefits of ear tube surgery and discussing your child’s individual symptoms and history with your child’s doctor will empower you to make an informed decision about surgery.
Filed under: RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on April 11th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Finding a rash on a family member can be alarming. Without knowing what is causing the rash, parents often immediately wonder whether their child’s rash is contagious before they think of allergies as the cause.
In Jojo’s case, it was easy to suspect he was experiencing an allergic reaction because we distinctly remembered new items introduced into his diet just before he broke out in a rash.
Filed under: Adolescents & Teens, Pre-teens, RN Remedies, School-Age, Toddlers on April 5th, 2011 | No Comments »
As I walked in the hospital, it felt comfortable enough as a second home. Maybe it was my big desire to serve as a registered nurse there or “as they say” you can feel a vibe of a place that comes from the experiences that happen inside.
Anyway just thought I could share my story and again a big thank you for serving our children!
Filed under: Share Your Story, Supporter Story on April 1st, 2011 | No Comments »
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