About CHOC

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is committed to being a leading destination for children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, CHOC’s pediatric healthcare system includes two state-of-the-art hospitals and a regional network of primary and specialty care centers serving children and families in four counties. CHOC offers several clinical programs of excellence providing the highest levels of care for the most serious pediatric illnesses and injuries, physical and mental. CHOC’s research and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient needs into real-world treatments so every child can live the healthiest and happiest life possible.

Population Health

CHOC’s population health initiative is focused on keeping healthy kids healthy by actively engaging the community and collaborating with other institutions like the Orange County Department of Education. Focus areas include promoting whole-child wellness, care coordination, and improved data exchange.

WellSpaces, other initiatives showcase CHOC’s efforts at addressing mental health crisis

CHOC’s Wellness on Wheels program is working to improve access to high quality pediatric healthcare for underserved families.

Embedding trauma informed care into your practice: Tips for providers

Learn more about Population Health Research at CHOC

Mental Health

At CHOC, we believe pediatric mental health treatment should be fully integrated with physical health treatment. It’s not always obvious when a child is struggling emotionally, but recognizing the symptoms and seeking early and effective mental health services are important for long-term health.

Curated resources on common mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, trauma, and more.

Effective youth suicide screening and intervention strategies for physicians – CHOC Pediatrica

Depression in Children – Signs, Symptoms & What to Do

Stress Relief – Videos and other educational materials to help kids cope with anxiety and low mood.

Innovation

The CHOC Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation, and Innovation Institute (Mi4) is dedicated to empowering data intelligence and medical innovation at CHOC, and driving innovation leadership in the international pediatrics community.

Learn about the history, evolution, and mission of Innovation at CHOC.

Find out about how Mi4 is making an impact in the community and building a culture of innovation.

CHOC’s innovation team offers solution to early ambulation challenges with augmented reality module, Choco’s Undersea Adventure.

Launched via CHOC’s Innovation Lab, Move-D provides an orthotic solution for upper-extremity support that can be adapted to stabilize tremors in other pediatric patients.

Recruitment

Become a Defender of Childhood at CHOC

We understand the importance of enjoying a meaningful career. That’s why at CHOC, we connect every employee to our mission: to nurture, advance and protect the health and well-being of children. We’ve created a community that fosters collaboration, innovation and growth so everyone can make a difference in kids’ lives.

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