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Born with a rare liver condition, 5th grader Malachi had life-saving surgery at @UCLAHealth when he was just 5 weeks old. Thanks to early care from his UCLA Health GI and Liver Transplant teams, Malachi is thriving and was able to cheer on his favorite WNBA stars live at a game…

LASparks's tweet image. Born with a rare liver condition, 5th grader Malachi had life-saving surgery at @UCLAHealth when he was just 5 weeks old. 

Thanks to early care from his UCLA Health GI and Liver Transplant teams, Malachi is thriving and was able to cheer on his favorite WNBA stars live at a game…

We proudly share that @UCLAMCH placed in CA’s top 5 hospitals & received a national ranking for multiple subspecialties in @usnews' latest Best Children’s Hospitals assessment. For 19 years, @UCLAHealth has ranked among national leaders in #PediatricCare. ucla.in/46VcnET

UCLAMCH's tweet image. We proudly share that @UCLAMCH placed in CA’s top 5 hospitals & received a national ranking for multiple subspecialties in @usnews' latest Best Children’s Hospitals assessment. For 19 years, @UCLAHealth has ranked among national leaders in #PediatricCare. ucla.in/46VcnET

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10 pediatric oncology patients at UCLA Health who were guests of Major League Baseball’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Night. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/clayto…


Party on the Pier is back Nov. 2 for its 25th anniversary! 🎡 Join us at the @SantaMonicaPier for games, prizes, celeb guests & more—all supporting pediatric patients. 🎟 Grab your tickets now! partyonthepier.ucla.edu

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Party on the Pier is back Nov. 2 for its 25th anniversary! 🎡 Join us at the @SantaMonicaPier for games, prizes, celeb guests & more—all supporting pediatric patients. 🎟 Grab your tickets now! partyonthepier.ucla.edu
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Party on the Pier is back Nov. 2 for its 25th anniversary! 🎡 Join us at the @SantaMonicaPier for games, prizes, celeb guests & more—all supporting pediatric patients. 🎟 Grab your tickets now! partyonthepier.ucla.edu

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In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at Dodger Stadium, @UCLAHealth's pediatric oncology patients drew photos of Dodger players to be used for tonight’s player walk-up photos. 💛

Dodgers's tweet image. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Night at Dodger Stadium, @UCLAHealth's pediatric oncology patients drew photos of Dodger players to be used for tonight’s player walk-up photos. 💛

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After facing major brain surgery at @UCLAHealth, 9-year-old Bella amazed us all with her courage and recovery. We proudly celebrated her as our Sparks MVP, where her smile lit up the arena and inspired everyone. Keep shining, Bella! 🌟

LASparks's tweet image. After facing major brain surgery at @UCLAHealth, 9-year-old Bella amazed us all with her courage and recovery. 

We proudly celebrated her as our Sparks MVP, where her smile lit up the arena and inspired everyone. Keep shining, Bella! 🌟

Baby Francis was born with a rare genetic disorder that weakens bones and teeth. Thanks to enzyme therapy and a dedicated NICU team, he’s now thriving. Read more: ucla.in/481A1BV

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Baby Francis was born with a rare genetic disorder that weakens bones and teeth. Thanks to enzyme therapy and a dedicated NICU team, he’s now thriving. Read more: ucla.in/481A1BV
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Baby Francis was born with a rare genetic disorder that weakens bones and teeth. Thanks to enzyme therapy and a dedicated NICU team, he’s now thriving. Read more: ucla.in/481A1BV

A fresh school year brings fresh challenges, and there's a simple shift that can make all the difference. (Hint: it starts at home.) UCLA pediatric psychologist Sandra Loo, PhD, gives tips on how to help children maintain focus as they return to school:📚 ucla.in/46jkX1a

UCLAMCH's tweet image. A fresh school year brings fresh challenges, and there's a simple shift that can make all the difference. (Hint: it starts at home.) UCLA pediatric psychologist Sandra Loo, PhD, gives tips on how to help children maintain focus as they return to school:📚 ucla.in/46jkX1a

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Lakers Fam since Day One. Babies born this week are receiving extra special care packages in honor of Kobe’s birthday, thanks to @uclahealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation

Lakers's tweet image. Lakers Fam since Day One.

Babies born this week are receiving extra special care packages in honor of Kobe’s birthday, thanks to @uclahealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation
Lakers's tweet image. Lakers Fam since Day One.

Babies born this week are receiving extra special care packages in honor of Kobe’s birthday, thanks to @uclahealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation
Lakers's tweet image. Lakers Fam since Day One.

Babies born this week are receiving extra special care packages in honor of Kobe’s birthday, thanks to @uclahealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation

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Born into the Purple & Gold. In honor of Kobe Day, newborns are receiving special care packages thanks to @UCLAHealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation 🫶

Lakers's tweet image. Born into the Purple & Gold. 

In honor of Kobe Day, newborns are receiving special care packages thanks to @UCLAHealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation 🫶
Lakers's tweet image. Born into the Purple & Gold. 

In honor of Kobe Day, newborns are receiving special care packages thanks to @UCLAHealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation 🫶
Lakers's tweet image. Born into the Purple & Gold. 

In honor of Kobe Day, newborns are receiving special care packages thanks to @UCLAHealth & Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation 🫶

This colorful handprint ceremony returned last week, thanks to @hopeonwheels. Dr. Steven Jonas was awarded a $400,000 grant to support his lab, seeking to design diagnostic tests that offer a "liquid biopsy" of underlying cancer. Read more: ucla.in/40ZaaX3


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As children head back to school, tune in to @kcalnews to see Dr. Vibha Singhal, UCLA Health Pediatric Endocrinologist, explain how parents can model health for their children and talk about factors leading to obesity: cbsn.ws/4flTQWr @UCLAMCH @CBSNews


Upon birth, Kane was diagnosed with both a cleft lip and a cleft palate on the left side. During surgeries with our pediatric #craniofacial team, Kane's doctors brought his lip together and closed the gap in the roof of his mouth. Read more: ucla.in/4lLMePp

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Upon birth, Kane was diagnosed with both a cleft lip and a cleft palate on the left side. During surgeries with our pediatric #craniofacial team, Kane's doctors brought his lip together and closed the gap in the roof of his mouth. Read more: ucla.in/4lLMePp
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Upon birth, Kane was diagnosed with both a cleft lip and a cleft palate on the left side. During surgeries with our pediatric #craniofacial team, Kane's doctors brought his lip together and closed the gap in the roof of his mouth. Read more: ucla.in/4lLMePp

When a child shows signs of puberty before age 8 (girls) or 9 (boys), it is called early or precocious puberty. It’s often harmless, but can sometimes signal underlying health issues. Learn about the signs and how families respond with confidence: ucla.in/4kXBg89

UCLAMCH's tweet image. When a child shows signs of puberty before age 8 (girls) or 9 (boys), it is called early or precocious puberty. It’s often harmless, but can sometimes signal underlying health issues. Learn about the signs and how families respond with confidence: ucla.in/4kXBg89

Meet Seersha—born with ADA-SCID, also known as “bubble boy disease,” she’s had to miss out on a lot, including going to a @dodgers game…until now. Last month, her dream came true.🙌💫 Huge thanks to the Dodgers for making this unforgettable moment happen for one amazing girl!💙

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Meet Seersha—born with ADA-SCID, also known as “bubble boy disease,” she’s had to miss out on a lot, including going to a @dodgers game…until now.

Last month, her dream came true.🙌💫
Huge thanks to the Dodgers for making this unforgettable moment happen for one amazing girl!💙
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Meet Seersha—born with ADA-SCID, also known as “bubble boy disease,” she’s had to miss out on a lot, including going to a @dodgers game…until now.

Last month, her dream came true.🙌💫
Huge thanks to the Dodgers for making this unforgettable moment happen for one amazing girl!💙

Parents may sometimes chalk up food fussiness to “picky eating,” but for some children, it can signal ARFID—Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Learn more about ARFID and what can be done to help kids get the proper nutrition they need:😊🥦 ucla.in/4nLHMl1

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Parents may sometimes chalk up food fussiness to “picky eating,” but for some children, it can signal ARFID—Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Learn more about ARFID and what can be done to help kids get the proper nutrition they need:😊🥦 ucla.in/4nLHMl1

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Kelsey Plum’s biggest fan just had a dream come true. 7-year-old Carey traveled from Vegas to LA for heart surgery at @UCLAHealth - first making sure to cheer on her favorite player. Carey got to watch Kelsey warm up & meet her before tip-off. Wishing Carey a speedy recovery!


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Meet Bella 💗 Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, & cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at @UCLAMCH, she’s 16 & joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. stories.childrenshospitals.org/bella/

hospitals4kids's tweet image. Meet Bella 💗 
Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, & cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at @UCLAMCH, she’s 16 & joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. stories.childrenshospitals.org/bella/
hospitals4kids's tweet image. Meet Bella 💗 
Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, & cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at @UCLAMCH, she’s 16 & joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. stories.childrenshospitals.org/bella/

Anisa's journey with thyroid cancer was met with a team of UCLA Health specialists. @UCLAMCH's Dr. Harvey Chiu & @UCLAHealthJCCC’s Dr. Noah Federman collaborated to give her an innovative treatment & ensured Anisa could return to her passion: soccer. Read: ucla.in/4iISBAF

UCLAMCH's tweet image. Anisa's journey with thyroid cancer was met with a team of UCLA Health specialists. @UCLAMCH's Dr. Harvey Chiu & @UCLAHealthJCCC’s Dr. Noah Federman collaborated to give her an innovative treatment & ensured Anisa could return to her passion: soccer. Read: ucla.in/4iISBAF
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Anisa's journey with thyroid cancer was met with a team of UCLA Health specialists. @UCLAMCH's Dr. Harvey Chiu & @UCLAHealthJCCC’s Dr. Noah Federman collaborated to give her an innovative treatment & ensured Anisa could return to her passion: soccer. Read: ucla.in/4iISBAF
UCLAMCH's tweet image. Anisa's journey with thyroid cancer was met with a team of UCLA Health specialists. @UCLAMCH's Dr. Harvey Chiu & @UCLAHealthJCCC’s Dr. Noah Federman collaborated to give her an innovative treatment & ensured Anisa could return to her passion: soccer. Read: ucla.in/4iISBAF

In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8

UCLAMCH's tweet image. In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8
UCLAMCH's tweet image. In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8
UCLAMCH's tweet image. In 2020, the Langenhop siblings traveled from Ohio to LA, seeking care for Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency-1 (LAD-1). All three underwent gene-modified stem cell transplants with Dr. Donald Kohn (@uclastemcell). Now, they're thriving. Read more: ucla.in/4d096a8

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