MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital

09/01/2025

Today, we celebrate our inspiring employees. Your superpowers of kindness and care make our patients smile every day. Happy Labor Day!

08/29/2025

Thank you to Angels players, Christian Moore and Bryce Teodosio for your recent visit to our hospital.

The cheer that you bring to our patients is heartwarming.

Teodosio's recent home run saving catch gave us even more reason to celebrate.

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Angels

08/28/2025

7-year-old Bradley had the opportunity to be the Honorary Bat Kid at a recent Angels game!

Just before his 7th birthday, he was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of his thoracic spine. He is a warrior and continues to receive chemotherapy and heal. Thanks for being an amazing Bat Kid!

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Angels

08/25/2025

Every year, thousands of babies suffer preventable injuries from falling off changing tables, beds, or other elevated surfaces. Many parents underestimate how quickly a baby can move, but education and awareness play a huge role in preventing falls. Dr. Steven Jensen, our Medical Director of General Pediatrics, shares preventative measures as well as what to do if your child experiences a fall.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/preventing-accidental-falls-ensuring-baby-changing-table-safety

08/21/2025

Our Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Program was awarded a generous grant from The Toy Foundation to expand our successful Hospital Sensory Program, providing our Child Life team and multidisciplinary team members with valuable resources to promote effective coping techniques,
de-escalation, and appropriate diversion for children and teens with sensory sensitivities and/or experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral crises in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Sensory sensitivities can be experienced through any of the five senses. Some of our sensory tools that we are able to provide our patients for sight, smell, and taste include:

- Light spinners
- Seek and find books
- Breathing boards
- Breathing ball
- Sensory teether ball
- Chew necklaces
- Scented towelettes

08/20/2025

For the second year, Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe visited our patients and asked them to decorate the chest protector he wore during MLB’s Players’ Weekend, which highlights causes that players care about.

Thank you for supporting our patients and providing them with memorable experiences.

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Angels

08/14/2025

Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!

The Los Angeles Ghostbusters brought joy and laughter to our patients during their recent visit!

The visit was made possible through the Fandom with a Purpose initiative by Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to hospitalized children and their families. As part of the initiative, Ghostbusters fan groups across the country raised money to fund Ghostbusters-themed Starlight Hospital Gowns, designed to help kids feel like honorary recruits.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/ghostbusters-gear-team-patients-miller-childrens-womens-hospital-ghost-hunting-adventures

08/08/2025

Are you experiencing back-to-school stress? We've got you covered.

Listen in as Dr. Amy Morse, our Board-Certified Psychologist, shares insight into practical strategies for parents to help ease their child’s anxiety and foster a confident start to the school year.

Managing Back-to-School Anxiety: Resetting for Success

08/05/2025

Back-to-school season and warm weather means more kids will be on playgrounds and continuing to spend time in the sun. While this is a joyful activity that can build confidence and strength, it can also lead to injury.

Jennifer Rodriguez, our Injury Prevention Coordinator, shares tips to keep your child safe in the sun and on the slide.

https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/they-climb-swing-or-slide-know-these-safety-tips

08/01/2025

Our annual Beach Day event was full of smiles, giggles, bubbles, and more! Our Child Life Specialists host this themed event to bring the joy of summer to patients and families!

08/01/2025

6-year-old Charlie had the opportunity to be the Honorary Bat Kid at Wednesday's Angels game.

Charlie started his baseball season as the lead-off batter on his Little League team.

After breaking his arm mid-season, he received treatment with our Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Peter Hahn.

Charlie was able to show up for every game as his team’s bat boy and cheered them on all the way to winning first place in the league!

Photo Credit: Los Angeles Angels

07/31/2025

Say “hello” to Charlie, yesterday’s Angels Honorary Bat Kid! 👋

Charlie is a 6-year-old baseball player who started the season as the lead-off batter on his Little League team. After breaking his arm mid-season, Charlie received treatment at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital and was able to cheer on his teammates to a first place-finish in their league!

Thanks for being a great teammate and Honorary Bat Kid, Charlie!