Bud Hager and his wife, Maggie, are the primary caregivers for their daughter, Emma, 9. They help other parents of medically complex children.
Recently hired cardiologist Dr. Angela Li focusing on critical transition program for CHD patients
It’s a critical process of bridging a gap that is aimed at helping patients with congenital heart disease gain independence and maximizing lifelong functioning.
Envisioning the future of precision oncology by reframing cancer relapse
The recent discovery of a previously unknown fusion gene in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is shifting current thinking about cancer’s dynamic nature and the drivers of relapse, with implications for customized treatment.
Confronting the potential for a return of a rare measles sequela
As measles cases in the U.S. rise, a complication called SSPE may become more common. Learn about a recent case that prompts questions about how to respond.
Chicago boy receives unplanned emergency care, invaluable support while stranded in Orange County
The novel work of the new advanced bronchoscopy team ended up dramatically shortening what would have been a much longer hospital stay and likely prevented the 8-year-old from having to undergo a surgical intervention.
Ushering in a new era for sickle cell disease treatment
The 2025 administration of gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease marked more than an historic first for Rady Children’s Health Orange County. It also changed the trajectory of a young adult’s life and capped a two-decade journey for the physician and the hematology team who delivered it.
