CHOC Children's Kids Health | September 2017
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Not Fighting Cancer Alone: A Look Back at Sydney's Journey

September is Chilldhood Cancer Awareness Month. Meet Sydney, a sports fanatic who spent her sophomore year of high school fighting cancer.


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Getting Beyond the One Word Answer

"How was your day?"

"Fine."

All parents have been there. A CHOC psychologist offers conversation starters and tips that encourage communication between parents and kids.


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CHOC's ED Honored for Exceptional Practice, Innovative Performance

CHOC Children’s Hospital's emergency department is one of only three in California — and 22 in the country — to be named a 2017 Lantern Award recipient from the Emergency Nurses Association.


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Thank You, CHOC Walk Supporters!

Thanks to your dedication, we were able to raise $2.3 million to help protect the health and well-being of children in Southern California. Your support makes an immediate impact on patients and their families. 


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CHOC Patient Benefits from World's Smallest Pacemaker

Sofia Rodriguez and CHOC Children’s cardiologist Dr. Anthony McCanta are making medical history. Her new pacemaker is about the size of a vitamin.


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In honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, join Hyundai Hope On Wheels for the 7th annual 5K/10K Family Fun Run!


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U.S. News & World Report has ranked CHOC Children’s as one of the nation’s best
children’s hospitals in the 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.