This month's stories are about courage and strength. From kids without
hands who rock climb, to a surgeon's confidence in performing a
serious procedure, to pediatricians helping teens with mental health,
our work is not only about strong bodies but also strong minds.
Supporters like you make this work possible.
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles eNews
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Who Are You Calling Disabled?
In an innovative collaboration between a rock climbing gym and
Children's Hospital Los Angeles' CATCH (Center for Achievement of
Teens and Children with Hand Differences) Program, kids who previously
lacked confidence and physical strength find their capabilities and a
community in rock climbing. It's not a matter of, "Can I rock-climb?"
but "How can I rock-climb?"
Climb on and learn more:
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For Walter to Feel Better
"Should I be nervous?" Walter's mother Sarah asked.
Mark Urata, MD, Chief of the Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial
Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, said, "You should
be-it's serious surgery.
"But you should also know that I'm not, because I do this surgery all
the time."
And so Walter, not yet 1, headed into a surgery to, well, reshape his
head.
See what happened:
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'A Whole New Sense of Appreciation for Life'
"Cancer teaches you to reset your mindset," says Nohea. Her two
children, Kalea, 7, and Noah, 5, were both diagnosed with the same
rare, malignant tumor last year. The siblings have been best friends
in their mutual cancer journey.
Read how they're doing now:
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How CHLA Health Network Pediatricians Work With Parents to Help Teens
Facing Mental Health Challenges
Rates of youth anxiety and depression have risen sharply in recent
years. The CHLA Health Network is helping pediatricians better serve
patients and families coping with mental health challenges. Their
resources include a screening questionnaire for patients and
connections to qualified local mental health specialists.
Learn more:
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Help Deck Our Halls With Halloween
You've called, you've texted, you've emailed us months in advance.
We're howlingly happy to present our 2019 Halloween cards for our
kids. Choose your favorite design and write a warm message (the kids
like humerus ones). Help Halloween be fa-boo-lous for our patients and
send a card today.
You're such a card, so send one:
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