CHA Hollywood Presbyterian

Posted by Su Lee

CHA HPMC’s state-of-the-art eye clinic Southern California Eye Institute (SCEI) is the first eye institute in Los Angeles to perform a ClearPath implant surgery, on a 78-year old glaucoma patient. The use of the ClearPath implant is an example of how SCEI is introducing innovative eye care treatments to improve community eye health. We sat with Rohit Varma, MD, MPH and founding director at SCEI to understand more about

Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan and Dr. Eijean Wu

September is recognized as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Gynecologic cancers poses a serious threat to women across the globe. In the United States, an estimated 110,070 new gynecologic cancer cases were diagnosed in 2018 and 32,120 deaths were reported during the same period¹.

We sat down with, Gynecologic Oncologist at CHA HPMC, to understand gynecologic cancer, treatment options, and prevention methods.

What is

Posted by Dr. Rohit Varma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States and around the world¹. More than 3 million people in the US are currently living with the condition, which often strikes with no symptoms until noticeable vision loss has occurred.

While glaucoma is widely considered to be a health concern primarily among older adults, the condition can also affect children. While rare, childhood glaucoma can dramatically alter

Posted by Dr. Kevin Park

The frequency of wildfires in California is increasing, so fire season planning and preparedness have become even more important—not just for those who live in fire-prone areas, but throughout Southern California. The health risks associated with wildfires can extend far beyond the burn areas, so everyone should know the precautions to take to protect your health.

Smoke Inhalation, Particle Pollution and Risks

Wildfire smoke—which consists of invisible toxic

Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mom and baby. The World Health Organization recommends that new mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth and that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth. Clinical Education Specialist for Women’s Health, Aurora Gumamit DNP, CNS, shares how CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center encourages all of our new mothers to try to breastfeed and have resources in place to