Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

We’re proud to announce that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been named among the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals for 16 years in a row by U.S. News and World Report! We also earned national recognition in all 11 specialty areas in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 edition of its Best Children's Hospitals rankings, including the newly added Behavioral Health. Read more about this exciting news: https://bit.ly/3ZS5FO7

Only a couple days left to send a Halloween card to a kid in the hospital and spread joy. A generous donor has pledged to donate $1 for every Halloween card sent to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles by Oct. 31, up to $50,000. Give a card today and one of our team members will hand-deliver it along with a goody bag and other Halloween treats. https://bit.ly/4f1mbzL

Dr. Jonathan Santoro is leading groundbreaking research to unlock the mysteries of Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD), a condition that causes sudden and severe loss of skills in young people with Down syndrome. His innovative immunotherapy treatments are giving new hope to families, helping patients like Darci regain their independence. https://bit.ly/3YwE7gh

Congrats to the winners of this year's Humanism Awards! 🎉 Each year, CHLA celebrates individuals, groups or divisions who go beyond their daily job expectations in demonstrating superlative, consistent kindness and thoughtfulness in their interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Thank you for your dedication!

CHLA’s Sterile Processing Department (SPD) makes an invaluable impact behind the scenes, ensuring the safety of every patient. Through their meticulous cleaning and sterilization of surgical tools, this team plays a crucial role in patient care. Their dedication enables medical teams to perform procedures safely and confidently. We are incredibly grateful for the SPD team’s vital role in keeping CHLA running smoothly and ensuring the highest standards of care.

Halloween is one of the best days of the year to be a kid: candy, costumes, cheer! This year, be part of something truly spook-tacular: Send an adorable Halloween card to a child in the hospital and help make the day extra special. https://bit.ly/4f1mbzL

The secrets of successful grants: CHLA’s Research Success Teams program supports junior investigators in The Saban Research Institute in developing NIH grant applications for research funding. https://lnkd.in/dc_5dd2t

“I'm hoping this story will help other parents, because a story like Hunter’s is what I always needed to hear.” For Zia, mom of 17-year-old CHLA patient Hunter, the memories and emotions associated with her then 2-year-old son’s acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) diagnosis and treatment remain as vivid as they were 15 years ago. Throughout his treatment, reassurance from Hunter’s providers that he was receiving top care that incorporates the latest science was key to helping her cope. David R. Freyer, DO, MS, met Hunter as a precocious 2-year-old and has helped oversee his care since. As both an oncologist and the Director of CHLA’s Survivorship and Supportive Care Program, Dr. Freyer explains how leading cancer care is not only about ensuring clinical well-being but also providing patients with tools to continue to thrive emotionally and developmentally. “A lot of what we do is help families navigate critical life events—importantly, continuing to grow up,” Dr. Freyer says. “You can't put all that on pause while they're in treatment.” Hunter’s future brims with opportunity today. Last year, he volunteered 100+ hours at his local hospital emergency room while juggling multiple AP classes and competing on the swim team. He’s thinking about exploring opportunities in the life sciences after high school graduation and considering studying biology in college. “He was just a little guy fascinated by tadpoles, frogs and fish when I first met him,” reflects Dr. Freyer. “Now he’s almost an adult. It’s important to celebrate treatment successes, and Hunter exemplifies that in every way. It’s been a joy to watch him grow up.” Read more about Hunter's story: https://bit.ly/3MGiljj. #LeukemiaLymphomaSociety #AcuteLymphoblasticLeukemia

Join our Transition RN Fellowship Program! 🌟 Applications for the Feb 2025 cohort are now open. For more info and to register for a virtual info session, visit https://lnkd.in/gwZFt8rk. Virtual information sessions are: •Wednesday Oct 23, 2024 3 – 4 p.m. PT: https://lnkd.in/gkJYXpuf •Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 1 – 2 p.m. PT: https://lnkd.in/gjyuVcAN

We’re proud to be ranked as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals for the 16th year in a row! With 11 specialties ranked by U.S. News and World Report, CHLA continues to provide top-tier, compassionate care for every child who walks through our doors. If you’re looking for world-class pediatric care, choose CHLA. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZS5FO7.