Mental Health Can Impact Heart Health
Feb 1, 2022
Did you know that cardiovascular health and mental health are intertwined? Find expert advice on how parents can promote both cardiovascular and mental health and identify possible roadblocks.
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New Stem Cells Found in Lung, May Offer Target for Regenerative Medicine
Feb 28, 2018
Newly found stem cells that multiply after a lung injury may lead to novel future treatments for patients of all ages with lung diseases.
Tips for Making Exercise Fun for Kids
Dec 12, 2017
Did you know that children of all ages need at least 60 minutes every day of moderate to vigorous physical activity? Find out how you can encourage physical activity in kids.
Making Heart-healthy Food Your Kids Will Love
Dec 5, 2017
How can you get your kids to eat heart-healthy food? Check out these helpful tips and recipe ideas.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Children: What They Mean for You
Oct 3, 2017
High blood pressure affects 2.5 million children — and probably many more. New AAP guidelines focus on early diagnosis and treatment that can lead to better long-term outcomes.
High Cholesterol Can Be a Danger for Kids, Too
Sep 6, 2017
Risks for high cholesterol can start in childhood, so children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol.
The ECMO Center at CHOP Awarded Highest Honor by ELSO
Jul 23, 2020
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s ECMO Center receives the “Platinum Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support.”
CHOP Experts Travel to Foshan, China
Jul 17, 2017
The multidisciplinary team from CHOP partnered with colleagues abroad to share knowledge and clinical expertise.
Long-term Follow-up Program for Cardiac Surgery Survival Outcomes
Jan 27, 2017
CHOP’s Cardiac Center has launched an initiative to follow long-term outcomes of former heart surgery patients.
Evolving Guidelines for Student Athletes with Anomalous Coronary Arteries
Sep 15, 2016
Two cardiologists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia discuss the evolving guidelines from AHA/ACC over the past 30 years for children with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAORCA) who want to participate in competitive sports.