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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Guide to Your Child's Surgery
Learn about having surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, including what to bring, how to prepare your child, and what to expect.
Homecare Company Contact List
This list of homecare company contact numbers is for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) patients who receive supplies and devices from these companies.
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.
Preparing for Surgery: Surgery Prep Books for Kids
If your child is scheduled to have surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or one of our surgery centers, these surgery prep books can help prepare them for what to expect.
Having Surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This step-by-step guide — designed specifically for children with autism — explains what kids can expect during the entire surgical experience at CHOP.
Genetics Home Reference — Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
The Genetics Home Reference is an online guide from the National Institutes of Health designed to help you understand genetic conditions. It includes a handbook, glossary and resources.
Medline Plus — Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Medline Plus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends.
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.