History made: Dr. Wassef performs world’s first robotic hip revision with Mako 5.0 software
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has made history by becoming the first hospital in the world to successfully perform a robotic hip revision surgery using Stryker’s Mako Total Hip with 5.0 Advanced Primary and Revision application, and the first in California to pair Mako 4 SmartRobotics™ with the Q Guidance System. These milestones represent a…
Beloved facility dog Zeta celebrated at retirement “Pawty” after bringing smiles, hope to patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Zeta, the first facility dog at Miller Children’s & Women’s…
Nine months. Eighteen surgeries. One incredible homecoming for baby Sunny at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Steven and Victoria Mendoza were thrilled to be expecting their…
How safe & sane fireworks strengthen cities — and the nonprofits that hold them together
Every summer in California, nonprofit organizations rely on a familiar seasonal fundraiser: Safe and Sane fireworks stands. In nearly 300 communities, these temporary stands are not commercial ventures at all…
Pilots for Kids make spirits soar during holiday visit, helping Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital patients prepare for the new year
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach was filled with holiday cheer during a special visit as the holiday season comes to a close and prepare for the New…
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital gives families the ultimate ‘Stocking Stuffer’ for babies born this holiday season
Christmas cheer is alive at the Cherese Mari Laulhere BirthCare Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital with newborn babies being sent home in commemorative giant, red holiday stockings —…
Santa swaps sleigh for firetruck as Long Beach firefighters join Santa to bring holiday cheer to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
The sound of sleigh bells wasn’t the only thing ringing through the halls—Santa traded his reindeer for a firetruck as he teamed up with the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD)…
July 4, 2026 — An opportunity to balance celebration with safety
Fireworks are a cherished part of American tradition, but illegal aerial fireworks have become a growing source of disruption and concern. These explosive devices — which fly into the air,…
