TK News and Stories

CEO Honored at Above and Beyond Gala

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 of service, leadership and charitable works. The honorees of the…

Annual Biker Run Draws Closer

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 gifts and donations that bring smiles to our residents and…

Therapeutic Garden Update

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 were planted last month. “When the project is complete, these…

KidShip Begins 17th Year

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 hand, is our preschool KidShip. The only preschool program in…

Family-Style Dining

Family-Style Dining at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Provides “Regular Mealtime Atmosphere” for Subacute Patients. Program Helps Patients Interact With Family, Accept Different Foods, Gain Increased Independence, and Learn Appropriate Mealtime Behavior. Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has introduced a new family-style dining program that allows children in its subacute unit to participate in a regular mealtime atmosphere…

Family Matters

Families play an important role in a child’s recovery When a child experiences a significant illness or traumatic injury, it is devastating for the entire family. For the parents, it can be physically and emotionally exhausting. For siblings, it can be a frightening time. For a child who is rehabilitating, it can be all of…

Volunteer at Totally Kids

Volunteering at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is a great way to get involved with the community, develop leadership skills and make new friends. It is also an amazing opportunity to share your skills and talents with children and teens who are medically fragile. Totally Kids volunteers interact with residents and engage in age appropriate activities,…

Fire Safety & You

Every Hour approximately 16 children are injured from fires or burns. 85% of all fire-related deaths are due to home fires, which spread rapidly and can leave families as little as 2 minutes to escape once an alarm sounds. Safe Kids Worldwide It has been six months since the Thomas Fire raged through Ventura and…

Meet Kris

Here at Totally Kids, we take pride in our employees, and those individuals who best represent the mission and values of Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.These individuals make Totally Kids a unique and truly special hospital. Together we are Totally Kids! Introducing…. Hi, my name is Kristian Million; and I am Totally Kids. How long…

Kaylee’s Recovery with EKSO

Since becoming part of the Totally Kids rehabilitation program, the EKSO Bionics Exoskeleton (EKSO) has made an impact in the lives of several of our patients by helping them recover from injuries or disorders that have affected their motor skills. The exoskeleton assists patients with paralysis or weakness in the lower extremities to stand and walk…