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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IBD Education Day 2024 Video
Review the video presentations given by experts from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) at our IBD Education Day.
Please join us next year, on 2/23/2025 for the 34th annual Inflammatory Bowel Disease Education Day.
Topics included:
• current and future therapies for IBD
• diet and nutrition guidance
• ongoing IBD research
• unique challenges related to VEO-IBD
Transplant Process at CHOP
Information on the transplant process at CHOP.
Be the Match Peer Connect Program
The Peer mentors are trained volunteers who have either undergone transplant or are caregivers for someone who has undergone transplant. In order to be matched, you fill out the online form that you can get to from the link above and answer questions about what you are looking for in a peer connection, your child’s diagnosis, where you are in the transplant process.
BMT Infonet Caring Connections Program
Mentors are volunteers who have either undergone transplant or are caregivers for someone who has undergone transplant. Their mentors who are caregivers for pediatric patients are limited. To connect, complete an online form at the bottom of the page linked above with demographic information about yourself and the patient.
Sickle Cell Transplant Advocacy & Research Alliance
STAR Consortium dedicated to To greatly increase awareness, accessibility & success of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Gene Therapy as cures for Sickle Cell Disease.
IBD Child, Adolescent and Family Support Group
We welcome children, adolescents and families to join us to discuss their concerns and the emotional challenges of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
How to Administer High-volume Colonic Enemas
Learn how to administer high-volume colonic enemas from an expert at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
How to Give an Enema to a Child
Learn how to administer a saline, mineral oil or Bisacodyl enema to a child. This video offers parents and caregivers step-by-step instructions.
How Anorectal Manometry Is Performed
In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about prep instructions for an anorectal manometry exam, what to expect during the procedure and what your child will need to do during the test.