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A Crohn’s disease diagnosis changed Jade's life. Joint pain & other strange symptoms led her to UCLA’s Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at UCLAMattelChildrens & to its director, gastroenterologist Dr. Hassan Hamandi. Read how Jade's life is back on track: ucla.in/3Cj5pyu


Having a beary good time with UCLA Women's Basketball players Charlisse Legerwalker, Angela Dugalic, and Amanda Muse. The team collected new teddy bears to bring to our patients at the children's hospital. 🧸






The Laker Girls welcomed little Sophia, born with holes in her heart, as a new member to their team. Sophia’s mothers drove their newborn nonstop from New Mexico to Los Angeles to get the immediate care she needed. Watch Sophia’s UCLA Health Laker For A Day Experience and learn

Lakers fans, meet Ethan Curtis. After some encouraging words during a UCLA Health hospital visit by Lakers GM Rob Pelinka — and expert care from the medical team there — Ethan battled his way through Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and back to the football field. To celebrate the comeback,

Say hello to Hutton, our rockstar Kid Captain who recently stole the spotlight at a UCLA Gymnastics meet! She cheered on the team, scored awesome Bruin swag, and met the gymnasts đź’™ đź’›



The squad got together off the court to visit with patients and their families at UCLAMattelChildrens đź’ś UCLA Health | #LakeShow


Thanks to this crew from starlightUS and Ghostbusters for rolling into Westwood with the Ecto Foxtrot. They were joined by filmmakers Jason Reitman and @GilKenan, leaving behind smiles and cozy Ghostbuster-themed Starlight Hospital Gowns for our patients. Sony Pictures


Recently, Los Angeles Lakers surprised pediatric patients with a hospital visit. Patients connected with the players and signed warm-up shirts that were proudly worn the next day. 🙌 💛


Meet Bella 💗 Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, & cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at UCLAMattelChildrens, she’s 16 & joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. stories.childrenshospitals.org/bella/


When the Ghostbusters visit IRL, the fun rolls in. Patients experienced a blockbuster moment delivered directly to them, along with comforting goodies to keep. Moments like this are made possible by starlightUS, Ghostbusters, Jason Reitman and @GilKenan. 💙💛



Anisa's journey with thyroid cancer was met with a team of UCLA Health specialists. UCLAMattelChildrens's Dr. Harvey Chiu & UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Dr. Noah Federman collaborated to give her an innovative treatment & ensured Anisa could return to her passion: soccer. Read: ucla.in/4iISBAF


Kelsey Plum’s biggest fan just had a dream come true. 7-year-old Carey traveled from Vegas to LA for heart surgery at UCLA Health - first making sure to cheer on her favorite player. Carey got to watch Kelsey warm up & meet her before tip-off. Wishing Carey a speedy recovery!