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

Alumni Notes Fall 2024

Dec 3, 2024

CHOP Alumni celebrated the winners of the 2024 CHOP Alumni Awards and mourned a tragic loss. See details.

News at CHOP Fall 2024

Dec 3, 2024

See the latest news on research on prominent hires from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Are At-Risk for Social Deficits, Fewer Friendships, and Poor Peer Relationships

Nov 26, 2024

In a recent study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated that children treated for brain tumors face persistent social challenges, including limited friendships and reduced peer acceptance, extending into adulthood. The study is the first to link disruptions in white matter connectivity to impaired social functioning in survivors of pediatric brain tumors.

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