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04/15/2026

There’s a meaningful shift toward acceptance, inclusion and understanding in how we talk about autism, and these moms show us why that matters.

Take a deeper dive into autism acceptance at the link below.

04/10/2026

In honor of National Pet Day, we are introducing a new Choco pose featuring a loyal companion.

For many of the children and families we serve, pets play an important role in their lives. They offer comfort, consistency and a sense of normalcy.

We hope this new Choco icon reflects that connection in a way that feels personal to each child and family.

04/07/2026

It's time to rethink how we limit screen time for kids.

Instead of focusing solely on how to reduce screen time, pediatric experts now encourage parents to look at screen time through: quality of content watched, the type of content watched, and how parents connect and talk to their child about what they watch.

Get more key takeaways at the link below!

04/06/2026

Brightening your feed with the cutest and tiniest bunnies from our Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Orange and Mission. 🐰🐣

04/03/2026

Another unforgettable Choco Day at the Honda Center is in the books! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and the to celebrate our patients, families, staff and physicians — with an exciting overtime win to top it all off!

Anyone catch Choco’s Zamboni laps? 🙋🐻

04/02/2026

Welcome to the new home of the Fetal Care Center of Southern California!

This expanded center is dedicated to supporting families navigating complex fetal diagnoses with compassionate, specialized care. In partnership with UCI Health, it is the only outpatient clinic in the region offering advanced diagnostic testing, such as fetal MRIs, for expectant mothers.

With comfort and continued care in mind, families will have access to coordinated specialists, services and resources--including a new Special Delivery Unit opening later this year.

Learn more at the link in comments!

03/31/2026

Join us for this free event to learn more about community health resources,
education and services. Attendees 18 years of age and younger can also be
fitted for a complementary helmet and learn about bicycle safety.

Reserve your spot by April 9th at the link below! ⤵️

Join us at the 2026 Rady Children's Health Wellness Fair for free health resources, expert advice, and a kids’ helmet fitting with bike safety tips—fun and learning for the whole family!

03/20/2026

If recent news around human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has you worried, we’ve got you covered.

Although it may sound like a new virus, HMPV has been around for more than 20 years and pediatricians are well equipped to handle these cases. If your child has had HMPV symptoms like trouble breathing, dehydration, high fevers that won’t come down, or unusual sleepiness, call your primary care doctor or our free pediatric nurse advice line 1-844-GET-CHOC.

Read more on our blog: https://health.choc.org/what-pediatricians-want-parents-to-know-about-hmpv-human-metapneumovirus/

03/12/2026

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a pediatric emergency department doctor looks like?

For Dr. Heyming, a typical shift might look like:

👟 8+ hours on his feet
👨‍⚕️ Caring for 35 patients or more
🏃 Fast, thoughtful decision-making in high-pressure moments
💪 Seamless teamwork with a large care-team
📞 Consultations with multiple different specialists
🧘‍♂️ Remaining calm in an unpredictable and emotional environment

For the full breakdown of a day in the ED, read more at the link below!

03/10/2026

Spring is in full bloom here at Rady Children’s Health in Orange County 🌷🐝🌱

03/05/2026

Child Life in their childhood 💛

These childhood photos belong to the people who now help our patients feel brave, seen, and understood.

Meet a few faces behind the team and help us celebrate Child Life Month by leaving them a little appreciation below.

03/03/2026

It started as a plain whiteboard, then a flower appeared.

From there the drawings kept coming, growing into a daily ritual of creativity, connection and joy for patients at Rady Children’s Hospital at Mission. Now with a newer, bigger whiteboard, it has become something patients and families look forward to.

“There’s no pressure—it’s just: be a kid, be silly, have fun with it.”

Visit the link below to discover how these daily drawings continue to inspire creativity, connection, and compassion.