Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has designated Children’s Hospital Los Angeles a Center of Excellence, which recognizes the hospital’s leadership among U.S. institutions in both diagnosing and treating rare conditions and disorders. https://bit.ly/4iGg4DV

CHLA has named Dr. Joan Ko as Associate Chief of Urology and Director of Complex Reconstruction. She shares her path to medicine, the challenges of rare reconstructions, and how AI may help personalize pediatric urology care. https://bit.ly/4oa2vhm

What a show! 🎤✨ Our annual Holiday Talent Show brought us together to celebrate the season and spotlight our incredible team members’ talents, from soulful singing and amazing guitar and sax performances to hilarious skits and more.

High blood pressure in kids is on the rise—and it’s a global concern. Dr. Paul Kantor joined CBS Los Angeles to break down what parents need to know and how to protect their children’s health. Watch the full segment here: https://cbsn.ws/48tkglR

Flu season is here. Do you know where to go? When symptoms strike, choosing between Urgent Care and the ER can make all the difference. The team at CHLA’s Arcadia Urgent Care is here to guide you: ✅ Urgent Care: Cough, fever (in patients 8 weeks and older), sore throat 🚨 Emergency Room: Shortness of breath, severe chest pain, severe stomach pain Our Urgent Care clinic, open 7 days a week, can help your child get treated for non-emergency illnesses or injuries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Xgii3i

From uncovering prenatal markers of leukemia risk to advancing hemophilia gene therapy, CHLA experts are leading new discoveries in pediatric blood cancers and diseases at #ASH25. See what we’re presenting: https://bit.ly/43ZTLTL

It’s #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Thank you to the pros from Dancing with the Stars for helping us spread an important message—CHLA needs your support this Season of Giving! This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for your generous support to ensure that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles can provide world-class care to every ill and critically injured child who needs it. Donate here: chla.org/gt

With 2 million children in L.A. County, pediatric emergencies can happen anywhere—not just in hospitals. CHLA’s Las Madrinas Simulation Center is proud to offer advanced training for clinicians outside CHLA, preparing them for the rarest and most critical moments. "We pride ourselves on being creative and innovative, using state-of-the-art simulators, mannequins, and even AI and virtual reality," said Dr. Todd Chang. Learn more about interprofessional workshops at CHLA's internationally recognized Sim Center: https://lnkd.in/garq7fUv

LA Kings player Kevin Fiala’s Friends program brought joy to CHLA families this Thanksgiving with a festive lunch, a family skate, and an unforgettable locker room tour. Thank you, Kevin, for creating memories that will last a lifetime!

CHLA gave back to the community in meaningful ways this holiday season! Through our Holidays From the Heart program, volunteers prepared and delivered dozens of turkey dinners to patients and families, helping ease stress and spread joy during the holidays. Additionally, CHLA’s Community Impact Champions Network joined the Hollywood Food Coalition to help make Thanksgiving special for those in need. Volunteers prepared 300 hot meals and lunch sacks for the organization’s annual Thanksgiving dinner, supporting its year-round mission to serve meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity.