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Center for Health Equity News

The Center for Health Equity at CHOP works to reduce disparities and advance equitable healthcare across the Philadelphia region.

CHOP Joins National Coalition to “Sound the Alarm for Kids”

Nov 16, 2021

Rates of depression and suicide have been rising in children, teens, and young adults fr two decades. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, 1 in 5 children under age 18 experienced a mental health condition. The "Sound the Alarm" campaign aims to break down barriers to mental health access.

Community COVID-19 Vaccination Programs

Mar 16, 2022

CHOP provided COVID-19 vaccination to underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods and vulnerable populations through multiple community partnerships.

Mother hugging distraught daughter

How to Help Children Grieve

Dec 7, 2021

Guiding children through the grieving process allows them to learn healthy ways to deal with their emotions when a loved one dies.

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