CHOC

10/22/2025

This is your sign to make frightfully fun snacks on Halloween night! They're easy enough to make with kids, and registered dietitian approved.

🍏 Autumn Apple Donuts
Apples
Greek yogurt or nut butter of your choice
Granola, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or coconut shreds as toppings

🕷️ Spooky Spider Crackers
Whole wheat crackers
Pretzel sticks
Nut butter of your choice
Chocolate chips

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Clementines
Small orange
Celery

10/20/2025

10/17/2025

At 18, Kim underwent spinal fusion surgery at CHOC (now part of Rady Children’s Health) to correct a 52-degree curve caused by scoliosis. The life-changing procedure relieved her pain and opened the door to a global career, and eventually, motherhood.

Years later, just one week after Kim welcomed her son Noah, her nephew Benjamin was diagnosed with scoliosis and underwent the same surgery with the same surgeon, Dr. Aminian. A full-circle moment that brought comfort and hope to their family.

Read the full story at the link in comments!

10/15/2025

Questions about vaccines, Tylenol in pregnancy, or treatments relating to autism? Dr. Megerian, pediatric neurologist, provides expert guidance in the link below ⤵️

Have questions about vaccines, Tylenol in pregnancy, or autism treatments? Get expert guidance from Dr. J. Thomas Megerian at Rady Children’s.

10/10/2025

Everyone in the family deserves care. 💙 These daily affirmations remind us to take a moment for our mental health and show ourselves compassion during tough times.

Find more tips and tools below.

10/08/2025

Better health starts with understanding. Our Health Literacy Toolkit empowers parents, caregivers, and patients to find, understand, and use health information to make confident, informed decisions.

👇 Explore the full toolkit below.

10/07/2025

CHOC, now part of Rady Children’s Health, has once again been named one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation and recognized in nine specialities from cancer care to urology by U.S. News and World Report.

This honor reflects the incredible teamwork, compassion, and innovation from our physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff who are giving every child the healthiest future possible.

10/06/2025

Spreading smiles since 1964!

Happy birthday to our beloved Choco! His warm, comforting presence across our organization reflects the unwavering commitment to children’s health that guides everything we do.

Help us celebrate by dropping a 🎈 or share your favorite Choco memory below! ⤵️

10/02/2025

Our Culinary Medicine Program is here — a groundbreaking initiative that puts food where it belongs: at the very center of pediatric healing and wellness. The program isn’t just about recipes. It’s about restoring joy, building connections, and teaching families that what’s on their plate can make a real difference in how they feel.

More: https://health.choc.org/using-food-as-medicine/

10/01/2025

Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Here are the most worrisome fever symptoms to watch out for:
1️⃣ A child’s fever is above 105°F (40.5°C).
2️⃣ An infant less than 28 days old has a fever of 100.4 or more
3️⃣ A child’s fever is at 105°F (40.5°C) and doesn’t decrease 1-2 degrees after taking fever-reducing medicine.

Visit the link in bio for our full cold and flu guide.

09/26/2025

Youth su***de is a serious concern starting much younger than parents may think. Being proactive about prevention can make a big difference. Save these free hotlines in case you or a loved one experience thoughts of self-harm, and visit the link in comments for our su***de prevention prevention guide.