Play and Recreation During Hospitalization
Play and recreation can be therapeutic by giving children the opportunity to explore, express and process their healthcare experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions for the Recently Bereaved
Review frequently asked questions for the recently bereaved.
Heart Facts For You
Spreading the word about CHD is vital to educating the public as a step towards improving care and fueling scientific research.
Perinatal Palliative Care and Bereavement
CHOP offers perinatal palliative care services to support families who learn that their baby is at high risk of dying either before or shortly after birth.
College Sign Language Classes in the Tri-state Area
Find a list of colleges and universities in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that offer classes in American Sign Language.
Swallowing Lithium (Button) Batteries is Dangerous
These resources explain what lithium batteries are, how common they are in household items, how dangerous they can be if swallowed, and what symptoms your child may display if he swallows one.
Airway Disorders and Reconstruction Surgeries for Children
CHOP airway surgeons describe three surgeries used to reconstruct the pediatric airway: laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR), cricotracheal resection (CTR), and slide tracheoplasty.
Support Siblings of Hospitalized Child
Learn about the reactions siblings may have when a brother or a sister is in the hospital and what caregivers can do to help the family cope.
Children’s Project on Palliative/Hospice Services
CHiPPS identifies, develops and shares practical strategies that advance care for children and families coping with life-threatening conditions, dying and bereavement. English and Spanish brochures available.
American Heart Association
AHA is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.