Archived Press Releases

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital received $47,774 from Spirit of Children on Thursday, January 24, supporting the Child Life program at the hospital. Scott Perryman, MBA, senior vice president and administrator of Children’s Hospital,…

WHAT: The Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild is hosting their signature fundraising event — Girls, Guys & Giving — at the Indian Wells Country Club, Monday, Feb. 4. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in a live…

LOMA LINDA, CA — January 17, 2019 — The American Cancer Society wants to get cancer patients to their appointments, period, according to society representatives. That is why on January 16 the Loma Linda University Cancer Center received a $10,000…

A Loma Linda University Health Team PossAbilities member, Shawn Morelli, road and track cycling two-time gold medalist in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, has been named to the 2019 U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Team. Morelli, who was first named…

MURIETTA, CA — January 14, 2019— Surgeons at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta performed the hospital’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure — or TAVR — on January 14.  Currently, it is the only hospital in the region…

Twelve airline pilots from Pilots for Kids made a special holiday visit to patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital last month — spending time chatting with each patient, answering questions about the different airplanes they flew and…

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital patients had a special visit from the Inland Empire ice hockey team Ontario Reign on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Approximately 10 team members and their mascot Kingston congregated in a hospital playroom where they…

Approximately 200 motorcyclists and enthusiasts alike came out to support Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital at the 26th annual Quaid Harley-Davidson Toy Run on Sunday, Dec. 16. The event was held to benefit the kids at Children’s Hospital,…

WHAT: Start your engines and ride over to Quaid Harley-Davidson this Sunday, Dec. 16, for the 26th annual Toy Run benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Participants will gift patients and their families with a new toy and ride their…

LOMA LINDA, CA — December 12, 2018 — Patients with early stages of breast cancer who undergo partial breast proton irradiation treatment after a lumpectomy have better quality of life post-treatment versus whole breast irradiation, a new study…

WHAT: The Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild aims to bring holiday cheer to patients with the annual Gingerbread Village event. On Monday, Dec. 3, patients are invited to visit the lobby to build and decorate a gingerbread house of their…

LOMA LINDA, CA — November 29, 2018 — The Loma Linda University Department of Urology has added an MRI and ultrasound fusion system for prostate biopsies, the latest development on the cutting edge of prostate cancer care.​  The new method of fusing…

LOMA LINDA, CA — November 13, 2018 — The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) has added the Ivoclar ProgaMill 7 (PM7) — one of the most advanced digital dentistry production machines — to its dental laboratory. This addition helps…

LOMA LINDA, CA — October 25, 2018 — Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy doesn’t negatively affect patient outcomes, according to a new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.​ The finding could help ease the concerns…

March of Dimes has awarded Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital with a grant to support it’s Comprehensive Tobacco Treatment Program (CTTP), helping continue the fight in San Bernardino county against use of tobacco products during pregnancy. “…

LOMA LINDA, CA – October 24, 2018 – Representatives from Corky’s Kitchen and Bakery stopped by Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 17 to present a check to the hematology/oncology unit. The Southern California eatery raised…

LOMA LINDA, CA – October 23, 2018 – Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital patients and their families were treated to a Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 18, courtesy of Spirit of Children. Spirit store employees dedicated their afternoon to give…

LOMA LINDA, CA – October 23, 2018 – Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital patients and their families were treated to a Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 18, courtesy of Spirit of Children. Spirit store employees dedicated their afternoon to give…