Loma Linda University Children's Health

02/24/2026

Did you know your child’s toothbrush can play a role in protecting their heart? 🦷❤️

For some children with heart conditions, bacteria from untreated dental issues can pose serious risks. Consistent dental care is a simple, but powerful part of prevention.

Learn more in our full story ⤵️

Pediatric cardiologists say oral health isn’t just about cavities; it can be a line of defense against dangerous cardiac infections

02/20/2026

Many of our donors and employees have a personal connection to pediatric care, and it’s what makes donations like Spirit of Children’s so special.

🌟 Meet Alexandra Ruiz. She began her career at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital as a Child Life fellow funded by Spirit of Children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she became the only full-time Child Life fellow funded by Spirit of Children donations, supporting short-staffed units and ensuring children continued to receive psychosocial care.

👏 With Spirit of Children’s most recent donation of $217,064, Child Life services and the Child Life Fellowship program will continue to thrive. A permanent plaque outside the 8th-floor playroom, a non-medical space designed for children to just be kids, will be installed in recognition of their long-time partnership.

Thank you, Spirit of Children!

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4aFVoIT

02/19/2026

SoCal is famous for sunshine, but this week we are trading rays for rain 🌧️. Thankful for the showers that bring all the beautiful flowers across campus. 🙏

02/19/2026

SoCal is famous for sunshine, but this week we are trading rays for rain 🌧️. Thankful for the showers that bring all the beautiful flowers across campus. 🙏

02/18/2026

In pediatric cardiology, families often face some of the most overwhelming moments of their lives, and Dr. Dreger believes that strong care starts with something simple yet powerful: clear communication and trust.

Dr. Dreger is passionate about education, taking the time to explain complex heart diagnoses in a way families can truly understand. By helping patients and caregivers feel informed and supported, he and our entire heart team reinforce what whole-person care is all about.

This Heart Month, we’re proud to spotlight pediatric specialists like Dr. Dreger who help families move forward with confidence, clarity, and hope.❤️

02/17/2026

Happy Heart Month from our Specialty Team Center! ❤️

This month encourages all of us to take small steps toward better heart health — whether that’s moving more, eating well, or checking in on someone we care about.

02/13/2026

Earlier this week, the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild brought comfort and joy to our young patients through their Loving Hearts event. ♥️ 🧸

They donated books and adorable stuffed animals to help make hospital days a little brighter for our patients. We’re so thankful for their ongoing support and the love they share with our kids!

02/12/2026

Behind every transplant is an extraordinary act of generosity. ❤️

Julio was two weeks old when doctors delivered the news. He had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and life-threatening congenital condition in which the left side of the heart does not fully develop.

In 1993, families facing this condition had very few options. At Loma Linda University Health, however, our heart surgeons were breaking new ground in infant heart transplantation, creating hope where little previously existed.

💬 But as Dr. Anees Razzouk shares, “transplantation is not a cure, it’s a lifelong journey.”

Read his story: https://bit.ly/3ZtJlZX

02/11/2026

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🔬✨

We’re celebrating the bright young minds in our community and the incredible women in science who inspire them every day.

Here’s to inspiring the next generation to dream big and stay curious.💛

02/10/2026

Virtual reality play in patients isn’t just about distraction. It’s about improving their wellbeing.

Dr. Chawla recently applied for a Healing Hands grant, a program at Loma Linda University Health that empowers our caregivers to turn creative ideas into reality. Funded through generous, grateful patient contributions, multiple grants totaling up to $20,000 are awarded each year to departments to support projects that directly enhance patient care and improve the healing environment.

02/06/2026

From pregnancy to menopause, women go through unique life stages that can increase their risk for heart disease. This February, we’re wearing red to stand with and support the women who are facing heart health challenges. ❤️

From performing life-saving heart procedures to educating patients on everyday heart health, our team is proud to empower our community at every step of their journey.

02/05/2026

In our latest story, pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ryan Serrano walks families through what happens after a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) diagnosis. He helps families understand the diagnosis and shows them what to expect as they move through testing, treatment, and long‑term care with hope.❤️

Dr. Serrano reminds parents that modern pediatric cardiology has transformed outcomes, and many children with CHD go on to live full, active lives.

Read the full story by clicking the link below:
https://bit.ly/3Mj3DSU