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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Pediatric Stroke Awareness Video: A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age
The International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke, in partnership with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association created a video about pediatric stroke to help raise awareness that a stroke can happen to infants, children and even before birth. The video features Rebecca Ichord, MD, pediatric neurologist and director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at CHOP.
Pediatric Stroke Infographic
Pediatric stroke can happen in infants, children and even before birth. This infographic created by the American Stroke Association offers facts about perinatal and childhood stroke.
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.
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
American Headache Society
The American Headache Society® Committee for Headache Education is dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of patients with headaches. The website offers educational materials, tools and resources to support patients and their families.
National Headache Foundation
The National Headache Foundation offers comprehensive resources to help patients and families better understand headaches and migraines, as well as learn about advances in treatment.
My Trip to the Hospital for a Video EEG
To help prepare your child for her video EEG, watch this kid-friendly slideshow, which offers a step-by-step description of what to expect during the test.
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.
Teen Neuro-Rehab Support Group
The Teen Neuro-Rehab Support Group provides support to teens and young adults (ages 13-21) with acquired brain injuries (including traumatic brain injury and stroke). The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.