Faces of strength: The journey of children with cleft and craniofacial conditions
By: Melanie Blumenthal, M.D., pediatrician, Craniofacial Program, Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Each July, Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month shines a spotlight on children born with craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and cleft palate. Craniofacial anomalies affect the structure of a child’s head and face and can significantly impact…
5 Alarming facts about impaired driving in Long Beach — and what you can do to help stop it
Impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes…
Celebrating cancer survivors: Comprehensive care at MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute
By: Mariusz Wirga, M.D., medical director, psychosocial oncology, MemorialCare Todd…
Miller Children’s & Women’s employees, families & mini horses unite to celebrate Autism Acceptance Day
In a remarkable display of unity, community members, patients, staff and families from the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital came together to celebrate Autism Acceptance…
Miller Children’s care network to revolutionize pediatric health care
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, part of MemorialCare Health System, announced the launch of the Miller Children’s Care Network, a comprehensive network designed to connect families with expert primary and…
MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Performs first dual chamber leadless pacemaker
Long Beach, Calif. – March 20, 2025 – The MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center’s electrophysiology team, led by Dr. Mark Lee, performed Long Beach Medical…
Understanding HPV: Protecting your health through vaccination
By Leslie Young, M.D., pediatrician, MemorialCare Medical Group – Lakewood Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent yet often misunderstood virus yielding serious health consequences if left unchecked. It’s one of…
Ghostbusters suit up to bring movie magic to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Young patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital experienced an unforgettable visit from the Los Angeles Ghostbusters, a passionate cosplay group dedicated to bringing joy to hospitalized children. With the…
