A mighty brigade sworn to protect the magic of childhood through world-class pediatric healthcare. #DefendersofChildhoodNamed a best children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, CHOC is defining the future of pediatric medicine.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: CHOC's community health needs assessments and subsequent initiatives address critical health and socioeconomic issues such as mental health, access to pediatric specialists, immunizations, substance abuse, pediatric obesity, and housing affordability[2][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Programs like CHOC Community Impact focus on empowering youth and families, promoting financial fitness, health and wellness, education and employment, and community connections. These efforts directly improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income families[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The digital screening tool for social needs helps identify and navigate families' basic needs such as food, housing, and mental health, which can lead to significant positive changes in their lives[4].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: CHOC's investments in community benefits, including healthcare access, behavioral health, disease prevention, and injury prevention, contribute substantially to the overall well-being of the community, especially for low-income and medically underserved families[5].