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Our 364-bed Children’s Hospital serves as the sole pediatric hospital for 1.2 million kids in our community.

About 90,000 kids visit our hospital and clinics every year, where they find friendly, caring and expert health professionals. Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is the only dedicated pediatric hospital in the vast geographic region of San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties. With 348 beds dedicated just for kids, one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the country and more than 100,000 children who come each year, LLUCH is a major pediatric teaching facility known worldwide as the pioneer of neonatal heart transplantation.

04/09/2026

What stands out most about Abraham is not his diagnosis, but how fully he lives within the world around him. 💪 Born with microtia, Abraham also received diagnoses of autism, speech delay, and muscular dystrophy as a young boy. His childhood was shaped by therapy: speech, physical, occupational, and behavioral layered into everyday life.

But Abraham is so much more than his diagnoses. He is light. In clinic rooms and waiting areas, he offers compliments. He remembers faces. He brings warmth into spaces that can otherwise feel heavy.

🔗 Read his story: https://bit.ly/4mjw28N

04/08/2026

A heart transplant at just 18, congestive heart failure, Wolff‑Parkinson‑White syndrome, and a heart with two chambers instead of four.

These are only some of the obstacles Joseph has overcome with the help of experts at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

🎥 Watch his full journey: https://bit.ly/4tvQd5Q

04/07/2026

On the day he was born, Nito was rushed into the NICU at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Years later, he returned in scrubs.

Nito often heard stories of his infection and the nurses who cared for him. Among them was Sara Dunn, his primary NICU nurse, with whom his family remained in touch over the years. At his March pinning ceremony, Dunn was the one who pinned him. 💙

For Nito’s parents, it is a blessing to watch their miracle baby enter the very profession that saved his life and has been long been his calling.

👉 Read his story: https://bit.ly/4v6uSBw

04/06/2026

We’re proud to share that our newest helicopter, unveiled last week in partnership with Air Methods, is now part of our pediatric transport program. 🚁

This upgraded aircraft helps us reach children across Southern California with greater speed and capability, especially those in remote and underserved areas. With a larger cabin, a full critical team can deliver high-level care before a patient arrives at the hospital. This new space also allows a parent or guardian to stay close when it matters most.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Oimpe3

04/05/2026

Easter tells the greatest story of hope. 🌿✝️

Through Jesus’ resurrection, we’re reminded that even when life feels heavy, stuck, or uncertain, new life is still possible. Hope meets us right where we are.

May this Easter bring comfort to your heart and light to your path.

Happy Easter! 💚

04/04/2026

As the light faded outside the Riverside Convention Center, a different kind of glow filled the room. 🪷 ✨ The 33rd Annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala, Garden of Dreams, raised over $1.4 million in support of expanded access to pediatric care and a future full of possibility.

The new Children’s Health Speciality Clinic, set to open in January, will bring nearly 30 pediatric specialties together under one roof.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mcqkpm

04/02/2026

Community members gathered at our Indio clinic to unveil the Desi Memorial Mural, honoring Desirae “Desi” Ava Grace Cechin, a young patient whose strength and spirit touched so many lives. 💜

Artist Patrick Barwinski incorporated Desi’s favorite colors and symbols of hope, along with an augmented‑reality feature that brings the mural to life.

At the ceremony, her family reflected on Desi’s lasting impact: “If Desi were here today, she would be very excited… I think she’d be very happy.”

Read more here: https://bit.ly/47rk86U

04/01/2026

Bring your family, friends, and community together for , hosted by the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild!💚

Enjoy games, activities, food, and entertainment—all while supporting life‑saving care and hope for the children at our hospital. Every smile, every moment, and every gift helps make a difference for our young patients and their families.

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
⏰ 12–4 p.m.
📍 Burrage Mansion, Redlands
🎟 $5 per person | Ages 2 and under free

We hope to see you there!

03/31/2026

Why treat heart health as a midlife correction when it can become an early investment? Dr. Andrew Souza, a pediatric cardiologist, shares that consistency in diets, not complexity, matters most.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4lRbOD6

03/30/2026

Behind every physician is a story that extends far beyond medicine.

This Doctors Day, we’re highlighting the moments that shape our physicians beyond the care they provide, what inspires them, grounds them, and reminds them why they chose this path. From time outdoors to personal passions, these glimpses reflect the lives that exist alongside a calling rooted in service.

At Loma Linda University Health, our physicians carry not only a legacy of care, but a deep sense of purpose, one that is continually renewed through the experiences that make them who they are. To our physicians who bring skill, compassion, and purpose to every patient interaction, thank you. Happy 👨‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️

03/26/2026

As we wrap up , we proudly recognize the entire Social Work team pictured here. Together, you provide essential support, guidance, and advocacy that help patients and families navigate complex healthcare journeys.

Thank you for your commitment, collaboration, and compassion throughout the year. 💙

03/25/2026

We’re proud to recognize Elizabeth as a Winter 2025 nominee! 🙌

Here’s part of what a fellow nurse shared in their nomination ⤵️

"Elizabeth 'Bea' Lawson is the charge nurse for Pediatric ICU Unit 5700. We deal with difficult situations daily, and Bea is always kind, patient and empathetic. These traits were recently exemplified.

I appreciate Bea’s dedication to our unit and our patient population. This job isn’t easy, but by having a charge nurse who represents what it is to be an ICU nurse is truly inspiring."

Help us congratulate Elizabeth on this well-deserved recognition ♥️

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https://lluch.org/

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Here at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital we offer parents the comfort and assurance that their child is receiving the highest level of medical care available. Our medical team has more than a hundred pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and sub-specialists to treat everything from broken bones to disabilities and life-threatening diseases. In addition to our doctors, we have more than 1,200 nurses, child life specialists and other staff who are dedicated to the health and healing of children. Together they provide a family-focused environment backed by state-of-the-art care.