Loma Linda University Children's Health

Our staff from the Specialty Team Center honored #WorldSpinaBifidaDay last week by wearing teal and creating a banner. Spina bifida is a condition present at birth when there are problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves.

Jethro was born with congenital high airway obstruction syndromeCHAOS. It is such a rare condition that there have been fewer than 50 cases in the U.S. since 1989. We love learning about our patients lives years later. Learn more about Jethro's story: https://bit.ly/3jgrQoo

Your child isn’t feeling well and you’re wondering, is it #COVID19? Is it the #flu? Should I take my child to the hospital?

We've heard you share some amazing experiences of the nurses who have made a difference for you. Here's a powerful and meaningful way to express your gratitude. A DAISY award is an international recognition program to highlight clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. Nominate a nurse who has made a difference for you by Oct 31: daisynomination.org/lluh.

Former patient Blake Derksen (IG: @PointBlakeVideos) created 'The Other Space' to bring hope to kids. The film tells the story of a pediatric patient diagnosed with cancer and was inspired by his own battle with cancer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3o6zUf3

Ramirez’s last memory was driving to a hospital in Corona and being admitted on July 7. At the time, she didn’t know she had COVID-19, she only knew she couldn’t breathe.

Depression is not the same as being unhappy or "blue." It's also not a sign of personal weakness. It can’t be willed or wished away. Teens with depression can’t merely pull themselves together & get better. Treatment is often needed. Youth programs: https://bit.ly/2KNXDwN

On Fridays we wear pink. Well, our Specialty Team Center team does. All October you'll see them in pink on Fridays to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Each October, memorial walks occur across the nation to honor #NationalPregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth. Last Sunday, we hosted our 15th Annual 'A Walk to Remember.' If you were unable to attend, you can watch here: https://bit.ly/2FCVhmU and find remembrance activities.

Because you probably don't have your own hard hat, we'll take you on a tour of our third floor without even having to leave Facebook.

Because of donors like you, the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild LEGO Love fundraiser was a success! Each of these boxes of LEGOs will provide smiles to our patients.

While we may all realize how wonderful our caregivers are, there's something special about seeing the American Medical Association (AMA) Women Physicians Section highlight Dr. Courtney Martin as one of the honorees for the 2020 Inspiration Award. Thank you, Dr. Martin, for making a difference for our patients, their families and the professional life of others.

Not only designed to continue Loma Linda University Health's 115-year legacy of outstanding carethe new buildings will meet the future needs for adaptability and expansion in order to provide quality care for our children. https://bit.ly/2SAQd52