CHLA Surgical Team Separates ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Conjoined Twins

Attached at the intestines, Olivia and Lainey were a type of twin seen before in only a handful of reported cases. They had the same placenta but separate amniotic sacs—a near impossibility.

Ways to Help Your Child If They Suffer From Migraines

Migraines can be debilitating if not treated. And they are common in children—roughly 10% of school-age children experience them. A CHLA neurologist and headache specialist shares her expert advice.

CHLA Infant the Youngest-Ever Liver Transplant Recipient in California

Banner was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease called GALD and placed toward the top of the waiting list. He received a new liver barely two weeks after he was born, thanks to dozens of CHLA specialists who worked on his case.

Is Genetic Testing Right for Your Family?

One small blood or tissue sample may uncover important clues about a child’s illness and your family’s medical history. But who should get tested? How can you access genetic tests? And what might the results mean for your child’s—and family’s—well-being?

Thank You for Joining Us at Walk & Play L.A.

More than 2,000 people came out to the Santa Monica Pier on June 7 for the ninth annual Walk & Play L.A., CHLA’s biggest community event of the year. Thanks to every participant, sponsor, volunteer, and those who donated, more than $620,000 was raised to support the hospital’s leading-edge care. We can’t wait to see you next year for Walk & Play L.A.’s 10^th anniversary!