We would like to introduce you to Gannon. Gannon became part of the Totally Kids family in 2016 when he was still an infant. Suffering from chronic respiratory failure, Gannon was admitted as a technology-dependent resident. He also received treatment for spastic quadriplegia, a form […]
King, a 5-year-old boy who continuously made other patients and staff at Totally Kids smile, has been discharged and is now home with his family! He may only be 5, but King does not lack charisma or the ability to show kindness towards others. Admission
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Exoskeleton Helps Our Patients with Brain Injuries Walk Again Exoskeletons are highly efficient and effective therapy devices used in rehabilitation to help individuals regain motor function after experiencing declines in mobility and function following injuries such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury,
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Recreation Therapy and Play is key in our Rehabilitation Program here at Totally Kids. Incorporating recreation and play enables our kids to continue their development as children, adjust to their hospitalization more easily, and to progress on their treatment goals so that they may return
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In December, we shared a link on our Facebook page of a video filmed on our campus by an NBC affiliate, which featured an update on a very special subacute resident, 5-year old Aiden Inman. The video presented Aiden’s progress and focused on how his
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A few days ago we had a very special visitor stop by Totally Kids to say hello! We met Andrew Castillo when he was a 17 year old high school student who had suffered a traumatic brain injury while playing football. Growing up, Andrew had
Jaxon was born with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy (Type 1), usually characterized by muscle weakness, prolonged muscle tensing, and complications with breathing. The doctors who first provided him medical care at the hospital where he was born said he would be lucky to live to be
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital! Each year we look forward to hosting a Christmas party for our residents, patients and their families. This year we held the party on December 15, and it included a special visit
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Sunday, November 11th was a special day on the Totally Kids campus. Hundreds of motorcycles arrived.Their riders bearing gifts and donations that brought smiles to our residents. As has been the case every year since 1990, the One More From the Heart Biker Run was
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At Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Neurofeedback Training Is Used to Help Children Recover From Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety and Pain Neurofeedback Training was recently added to our therapy program to help patients recover more fully and more quickly from traumatic brain injury, anxiety, pain, and
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On Saturday, members of Totally Kids staff were excited to celebrate our CEO and partner-owner, Doug Padgett, at the 9th Annual “Above and Beyond” Awards Gala in Costa Mesa. Every year the Angel Light Academy honors those who give to their communities through their example
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We are thrilled and thankful to once again host the \”One More From the Heart\” Run on Sunday, November 11th, at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. For 28 years this event has been organized with heartfelt compassion by community volunteers who arrive at our facility bearing
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We are excited to share a construction update as our therapeutic garden is taking shape! Concrete has been poured for the sidewalks, patio and main entrance. These sidewalks will provide a pathway that will go all the way around the garden; including the fruit trees that
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The beginning of the new school year is a great reminder that all children are different, and some have special needs to be addressed in order for them to grow and mature into the best that they can be. Among those addressing these needs first
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Now in its 17th year, KidShip is a groundbreaking program that provides a safe and happy environment where children can engage with kids of their own age while developing empathy through interaction with children of different abilities.
