Kids Health June 2022 (B)

CHOC | Kids Health June 2022

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Use CHOC's guide to determine where to go for care based on your child's symptoms.

CHOC ranks among best children's hospitals

CHOC is thrilled to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals 2022-2023 rankings in seven specialties: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; urology; and neonatology, which earned a “top 15” spot. Learn more.

I'm a parent with COVID-19, what do I do?

CHOC experts offer advice for parents sick with COVID-19 and how to best care for their families while preventing further spread. Learn what to do if one or both caregivers are ill.

Helping children cope after mass violence

After the recent shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX, kids and adults may understandably be feeling anxious, scared and sad. CHOC's mental health experts offer coping strategies.

How to protect your kids from dog bites

A recent study by CHOC's Research Institute followed 1,000 patients who were treated at CHOC following a dog bite injury. The team shares their results and preventative measures to keep kids safe.

Beach safety tips for families

Whether you live near the beach or will be visiting it this summer, use safety tips from CHOC experts to maximize your day. CHOC offers guidance on proper sunscreen use, safe swimming, jellyfish stings and more.

CHOC answers your questions about donating blood

Donating whole blood, plasma or platelets can be a life-saving way for adults and teens to give back to their community. At CHOC, each pint of blood goes directly to a child in need. Learn more about the blood donation process.

How to safely enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July

Although fireworks are an exciting part of the Fourth of July holiday, they can cause burns and injuries for kids. CHOC experts help families stay safe while celebrating.

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U.S. News & World Report has ranked CHOC as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in the 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

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