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On Sunday, November 13th 2016, we had our 26th annual biker run event. Hundreds of bikers from all over Southern California gathered together to participate in the “One More From The Heart” run where the bikers fund-raise and donate gifts to the residents. Donations included […]

On October 31st, we held our annual Harvest Party. Many of our patients and families had the opportunity to dress up in costumes and participate in a parade around the facility. They also visited our friends at KidShip and Circlebrook. Each department at Totally Kids […]

Thank you for a successful Open House! On October 19 we hosted dozens of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and administrators during our Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Open House. This great event gave us an opportunity to connect with members of our medical […]

Introducing the new Family & Me Day! The Early Intervention program has started a new class every Friday.  This new program encourages families to become involved with creating memories such as: making footprint butterflies, planting flowers, exploring new textures, and many more fun activities. The Family & […]

We\’re having an open house, and you\’re our guest of honor! We are happy to announce that on Wednesday, October 19, we are having an open house, and you are invited! We want to get to know you, and share with you the amazing people, […]

It\’s back! Totally Kids is happy to announce the 26th annual, One More from the Heart biker run. Each year these bikers bring donations and toys to our residents. It is a sight to behold when several hundred motorcycles arrive at our hospital. Our residents, families, […]

  Just a few days ago one of our RN case managers called me to get approval to admit a child into our care that we might not get paid for after the first few weeks.  I heard the story and gave the OK without […]

RECREATION THERAPY & THE POWER OF PLAY Ever think about the connection between health and recreation? Consider this: research supports that children cope better with being hospitalized when given the opportunity to play. Children, adolescents and people of all ages recovering from physical injuries, trauma, […]

Totally Kids is proud to embrace the patient and family-centered approach to healthcare. We believe, as does the Institute for Patient-and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC), that families play a vital role in the recovery and well-being of their loved ones. Therefore, we value the input of […]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Leo was a typical 17 year-old. He dedicated time to school, friends, family, music, and performing tricks on his freestyle scooter. You would often find Leo jumping over ramps, rails, or many other obstacles. They never posed a huge challenge to Leo, and […]