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Pregnant people, children, and infants can be particularly vulnerable when it comes to wildfire pollution, advises Dr. Christina Han of @DGSOMUCLA. Learn more about steps you can take to stay safe, and several brands that are offering support: ucla.in/3C7yQ6o

Pregnant people, children, and infants can be particularly vulnerable when it comes to wildfire pollution, advises Dr. Christina Han of @DGSOMUCLA. Learn more about steps you can take to stay safe, and several brands that are offering support: ucla.in/3C7yQ6o
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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

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

Having a beary good time with <a href="/UCLAWBB/">UCLA Women's Basketball</a> players Charlisse Legerwalker, Angela Dugalic, and Amanda Muse. The team collected new teddy bears to bring to our patients at the children's hospital. 🧸
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When Sophia was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, her family traveled to LA from Santa Fe to meet pediatric cardiologist Dr. Gary Satou. After a successful open heart surgery, Sophia is now a healthy 7-year-old living a full life. Read more: ucla.in/40WaG7g

When Sophia was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, her family traveled to LA from Santa Fe to meet pediatric cardiologist Dr. Gary Satou.
After a successful open heart surgery, Sophia is now a healthy 7-year-old living a full life. Read more: ucla.in/40WaG7g
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A heartwarming Valentine's Day was celebrated by our pediatric patients and their families with arts and crafts, a special meal with a candy bar and a visit from The @LakersGirls. Thank you Grace's Basket Foundation for making this possible!

A heartwarming Valentine's Day was celebrated by our pediatric patients and their families with arts and crafts, a special meal with a candy bar and a visit from The @LakersGirls. Thank you Grace's Basket Foundation for making this possible!
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We love visits from Beauty Bus Foundation, whose fabulous volunteers provide complimentary facials, haircuts, trims, hand massages, and glitter tattoos for both patients and family members or caregivers.đź’™ đź’›

We love visits from Beauty Bus Foundation, whose fabulous volunteers provide complimentary facials, haircuts, trims, hand massages, and glitter tattoos for both patients and family members or caregivers.đź’™ đź’›
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Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects in the US. Dr. Mark Sklansky shares insights on how CHDs are detected, what parents should watch for, and how families can support their children’s heart health. Read here: ucla.in/4hYMrfI

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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

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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,

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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’›

Say hello to Hutton, our rockstar Kid Captain who recently stole the spotlight at a <a href="/uclagymnastics/">UCLA Gymnastics</a> meet! She cheered on the team, scored awesome Bruin swag, and met the gymnasts đź’™ đź’›
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Any parent whose child has been hospitalized knows Child Life is a specialty beyond coloring books & toys. Rest assured, when your child is in our care, there will be specialized support for their every need. Donor-funded, consider supporting Child Life: ucla.in/43q5Ccb

Any parent whose child has been hospitalized knows Child Life is a specialty beyond coloring books &amp; toys. Rest assured, when your child is in our care, there will be specialized support for their every need. Donor-funded, consider supporting Child Life: ucla.in/43q5Ccb
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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

Thanks to this crew from <a href="/StarlightUS/">starlightUS</a> and <a href="/Ghostbusters/">Ghostbusters</a> for rolling into Westwood with the Ecto Foxtrot. They were joined by filmmakers <a href="/JasonReitman/">Jason Reitman</a> and @GilKenan, leaving behind smiles and cozy Ghostbuster-themed Starlight Hospital Gowns for our patients.
 
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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. 🙌 💛

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

Meet Bella đź’— 
Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, &amp; cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at <a href="/UCLAMCH/">UCLAMattelChildrens</a>, she’s 16 &amp; joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. stories.childrenshospitals.org/bella/
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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. 💙💛

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On #NationalTherapyAnimalDay, we celebrate our dedicated volunteers who bring comfort, connection and joy to individuals around our facilities. This Bruin Giving Day, help us keep the healing going: bit.ly/3GIMXAW

On #NationalTherapyAnimalDay, we celebrate our dedicated volunteers who bring comfort, connection and joy to individuals around our facilities. This Bruin Giving Day, help us keep the healing going: bit.ly/3GIMXAW
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In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8

In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8
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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

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