Family StEPS: Starting Early with Psychosocial Support
Jun 17, 2021
A new program aims to provide consistent physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social health supports to help families thrive.
Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment News
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates Birth of 2,000th Fetal Surgery Patient
Jun 21, 2021
The birth of CHOP's 2,000th fetal surgery patient marks a record-breaking milestone for CHOP’s Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
New Study Establishes Benefits of Tracheal Occlusion for Most Severe CDH
Jun 30, 2021
Results from the Tracheal Occlusion to Accelerate Lung Growth (TOTAL) Trial established that tracheal occlusion offers benefits in severe cases of prenatally diagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Dr. Coleman Elected President of the American College of Radiology
May 25, 2021
CHOP radiologist elected president of the American College of Radiology, becoming the first African American ever to hold the title.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Establishes the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment
May 19, 2021
The Wood Family, founding family of Wawa, funds momentous gift of $25 million to support new era of fetal medicine at CHOP, advance promising research, and recruit world-class talent.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President and CEO Releases Special Podcast Series
May 5, 2021
Breaking Through with Madeline Bell’s “Pioneered at CHOP” series highlights stories about some of CHOP’s amazing breakthroughs, told by the people who made them.
After Years of Advocacy, Tricare Policy Updated to Expedite Fetal Referrals
Apr 27, 2021
Military families have not always had quick access to the experts who could help when facing a prenatal birth defect diagnosis … until now.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dr. N. Scott Adzick Receives Clinical and Translational Science Distinguished Investigator Award for Bringing Fetal Surgery from the Lab to the Clinic
Apr 5, 2021
Award recognizes a researcher who has translated a proof-of-concept study to widespread clinical practice.
Holistic Care for The Whole Family: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Mar 23, 2021
Our team offers a wide array of treatment options and resources to support families who turn to us for expert care when expecting a baby with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Trial Proves Feasibility of Initiating Resuscitation Before Umbilical Cord Clamping In Infants with CDH
Mar 23, 2021
A physiologically based approach to umbilical cord clamping for infants with CDH may smooth the postnatal transition and prevent acidosis and hypoxemia.