Most of our babies that end up needing an operation are born with a specific problem that needs surgical intervention. Parents should talk to their physician so they understand the problem and what steps will be taken to correct it.
Under what is called “herd immunity,†when most people in a community are vaccinated against a disease, the virus lacks a host and will eventually go away because there are so few susceptible people left to infect.
In cases of drowning, not all victims die. Fatal drowning are usually the most publicized, but what the public often doesn’t hear are the tragic stories of near-drowning survivors who face lifelong disabilities due to the lack of oxygen to their brains.
Choco’s Gratitude Tour: The Greatest Hits
Here’s a look at some of Choco's favorite posts from this past year on his gratitude tour to help celebrate CHOC’s 50th anniversary.