Being a nurse has given me the opportunity to experience many things, from taking care of children, helping parents, collaborating with other nurses and working where I can learn something new every day. I’d like to share a story about one of our patients, Joanna* and how she experienced the healing power of books. Joanna [...]

 Timbaland performing at Post-GRAMMY Benefit Concert. For the second year in a row, the biggest night and the biggest names in music converged at House of Blues on Sunset following the GRAMMY Awards in February for a charity concert benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The evening featured performances by deadmau5, Timbaland + Demetrius, Nero, Crookers, [...]

Brandi’s Fight: I’m Still Here! I’m Brandi. I was born with Leukemia (Neuroblastoma) and was a patient at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in 1969. My type of cancer was a new form of Leukemia, a blood born form and it was new to the doctors. I was not supposed to live past my first birthday. [...]

Kids are programmed to play, be imaginative and act silly. But when kids are hospitalized, it can be hard for them to channel their playful nature. Hospital rooms can feel sterile and don’t feel like “home.” Yet, imagine being a child and having your hospital room redecorated with your favorite theme or character. Thanks to [...]

A Parent’s Journey The journey with our baby, Cindy Hope, began when I was about 22 weeks pregnant. The ultrasound doctor was concerned with my unborn daughter’s heart. He referred me to a very good friend of his who works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and examined baby’s hearts every day. I received a call [...]

Patients and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles got a special surprise on Friday, March 1. Members of the Cullen family (Actors: Peter Facinelli, Liz Reaser, Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed) from The Twilight Saga stopped by to surprise them with a private screening of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2, autographed t-shirts, goodie bags [...]

Recently, the rate of childhood obesity has fallen, this Feb. 26 ABC News story has more details, yet weight is still an issue with many parents and kids. Many parents want to know, “How do you help your child if they are concerned about weight?” I reached out to two experts from Children’s Hospital Los [...]

By Valerie N. Lacuesta, AuD, CCC-A, Pediatric Audiologist in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine In the United States, hearing loss is estimated to affect two to four newborns out of 1,000. Newborn hearing screenings are now mandatory at birth. Through the hearing screening, a permanent or temporary hearing loss may be diagnosed by three months of age, which allows [...]

Joaquin Quiñonez Jr. didn’t know that he’d become “famous” on the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Facebook page. And he really didn’t know the impact his little message was having. But when he pasted the phrase “ENJOY LIFE!” in 2-foot-tall letters on his window facing Sunset Boulevard, people started to notice. The hospital’s photo of his [...]

The chill in the air may stir an appetite for a comforting, healthy and tasty meal. Some of the RN Remedies nurse bloggers share their favorite winter recipes for you and your family to enjoy and savor!   “The kids love this soup.” Print this recipe Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1 [...]