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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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.
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.
American Heart Association
AHA is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
UNOS is a private, nonprofit organization managing the nation's organ transplant system under contract with the federal government.
Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
This book describes the communication delays that are common in children with Down syndrome.
American Organ Transplant Association (AOTA)
The American Organ Transplant Association helps to make organ transplant surgery, travel and aftercare available to patients and their families.