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.
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
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.
How Esophageal Manometry Is Performed
Esophageal manometry is a procedure that measures pressure, sensation and coordination of the esophageal muscles. In this video for parents and caregivers, you'll learn about what you and your child can expect during this procedure and watch as it's performed on a medical mannequin
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.