MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital

11/14/2025

We know that many women have questions about what to expect when it’s time to have a baby.

Heather Sykora, one of our L&D Nurses shares what to expect during labor and delivery, including the process and what our team can provide to make your experience as smooth as possible.

11/10/2025

The holiday season is right around the corner! It is a time for joy and celebration, not unexpected trips to the emergency room.

Listen in as Jennifer Rodriguez, Injury Prevention Coordinator, shares valuable insight on how to ensure a safer holiday season when selecting gifts for children.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/holiday-gifting-guide-choosing-safe-toys-kids

11/07/2025

The majority of congenital heart defects are detected before birth or shortly after—but not always.

Listen in as Dr. Demetrios Mallios, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at our Children’s Heart Institute, shares what parents should be aware of, how these conditions are diagnosed, and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/my-child-just-tired-or-it-their-heart

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Our amazing Child Life Team brought the spirit of trick-or-treating right to our patients making sure no one missed out on the fun!

A big thank you to our incredible employees, volunteers, Ballons for Luv, and the Long Beach Fire Department for helping create such a magical day for our patients.

10/30/2025

Our tiniest pumpkins are ready for their first Halloween! A special thank you to our volunteer photographers, Jennifer McNeil and Curt Nordling, Samantha Timmons from Timmons Volkswagen Subaru of Long Beach and Threads of Love for their generous donations.

10/30/2025

Liliana and Carlos were thrilled to be expecting their first child, Camila, but a routine ultrasound revealed she had bilateral clubfoot. Despite this, Liliana’s pregnancy was healthy, and Camila was born at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital.

At birth, Camila showed no facial movement and had trouble breathing, leading to specialized care in the Level IV NICU. She was diagnosed with Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition. Camila’s multidisciplinary care included therapy and surgery for clubfoot, helping her progress from sitting to walking.

Her family’s dedication—practicing therapy techniques at home and supporting her milestones—was key to her progress. Today, Camila uses a reverse walker and is working toward independent mobility.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/tiny-steps-giant-strides-2-year-olds-journey-independence

10/28/2025

Meet our Music Therapy Team! Our Board-Certified Music Therapists have seen 5,000 patients since the inception of the Music Therapy Program! They help soothe patients and their families with the healing power of music, assist patients gain skills they have lost during their illness or injury, and so much more!

10/27/2025

As November approaches, we prepare to “fall back” with the end of daylight savings time. While gaining an extra hour of sleep can seem like a relief, the shift can still disrupt normal sleeping patterns for children.

Dr. Gary Feldman, Medical Director of our Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, shares tips to help your child adjust to the time change.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/daylight-savings-time-ending-prevent-your-child-sleep-disruptions

10/23/2025

From patient to caregiver! Patients and their siblings stepped into the role of doctor, nurse, and parent at our Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by our Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Program. Through imaginative play and hands-on activities, patients explored medical procedures in a safe, fun way, helping reduce anxiety and build confidence.🧸

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/teddy-bear-clinic-miller-childrens-womens-hospital-helps-ease-medical-fears-young-patients-and

10/17/2025

Diet can affect a child’s overall health – physically, emotionally, and developmentally. One of the most concerning trends is the overwhelming presence of ultra-processed foods in children’s diets.

Dr. Mini Mehra, Gastroenterologist at our Torrance Outpatient Specialty Center, shares many ways in which processed foods affect children, how parents play a role in shaping eating habits, and more.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/hidden-cost-convenience-how-ultra-processed-foods-are-impacting-our-children

10/15/2025

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the protein gluten—found in wheat, barley, etc.—that causes the immune system to attack the small intestine and is on the rise in children.

Dr. Barry Steinmetz, Medical Director of our Gastroenterology & Nutrition Center, shares signs of celiac disease in children, how to diagnose celiac, and more.

Understanding Celiac Disease in Children

10/10/2025

Happy Pediatric Nurses Week! Thank you to our pediatric nurses for your empathy and dedication. Your care and kindness make a world of difference for our young patients.