Medical Student Inspires Others While Pursuing Her Dream
She once thought Black people couldn’t be doctors. Now Chelsea Nash is set on becoming one while helping people of color do the same.
Several Firsts for Ella Mae Ferneil
Ella Mae Ferneil’s background is filled with many “firsts” — first African American registered nurse, public health nurse, visiting nurse, and school nurse in the state of California. Children’s Hospital Oakland is proud to honor this remarkable and determined woman.
A Safe, Welcoming Space for Behavioral Health Patients
Gone are the dreary psychiatric facilities with sterile interiors and small windows. With large windows and white-oak floors, the new home of UCSF’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences aims to promote transparency and normalize mental health care.
Treating Sick Babies Through a Multidisciplinary Approach
The Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides coordinated and comprehensive care in all areas of development for infants and children with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Spreading the Word About Heart Disease in Women
Zuleyma Santos was only 35 when she was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy. An implanted mechanical pump has given her a new lease on life while she awaits a heart transplant.
A Search for Answers
Stim-ulating: How a teen’s stomach pains led Children’s Hospital of Orange County doctors on a journey to find, and cure, what was ailing her.
Community Regional Saves Mom-to-Be with COVID-19
What initially seemed like normal flu symptoms for Gabby Manoz quickly turned into something much more serious.
Cuddle Cots Offer Gift of Time
When Ashley Agnitch’s daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, she had only a few precious hours to spend with her. In this video, see how Ashley used that experience and the gift of Cuddle Cots to allow hospitals to help comfort other families in the same situation.
The Gift of Time
From her grief after her daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, Ashley Agnitch found a way to help hospitals comfort other families in the same situation.
CDPH Launches New Infant Formula Web Page
The California Department of Public Health has developed an infant formula web page (also available in Spanish) to provide the latest information about the supply shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources.