States Slow to Implement Stay-at-Home Orders Saw Higher Rates of COVID-19 Deaths
Jul 16, 2020
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania estimate the efficacy of social distancing.
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The Society of Biological Psychiatry Honors Dr. Tami Benton with The Humanitarian Award
Jul 16, 2020
The award recognizes those who have demonstrated service and advocacy for mental illness.
New Transplant Center Initiatives Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness and the Patient Experience
Jul 17, 2020
The Pediatric Transplant Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently instituted a number of new initiatives focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of care and supporting the long-term health of our kidney transplant recipients.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized as a Leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Jul 15, 2020
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to be recognized for the 2nd year in a row by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion."
Mother Calls CHOP ‘A Huge Blessing’ After Fetal Surgery For Unborn Child Amid Pandemic
Jul 10, 2020
Medical treatment during a pandemic is a challenge for even minor issues. Imagine needing fetal surgery to help your unborn child. CBS3 reports the story of a family from South Carolina who found help at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
‘Window’ Face Masks Help Kids with Hearing Loss Understand Their Care
Jul 14, 2020
Special masks, called the Communicator, are being used by the CHOP’s Center for Childhood Communication (CCC) to help children and families who have hearing loss stay safe from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Sparks Research Across CHOP
Jul 14, 2020
From predicting COVID-19 surges to understanding how it affects asthma, injuries and more, CHOP researchers stepped up to find answers.
Family Art Making: Summertime Connection, Creativity and Fun
Jul 14, 2020
Within the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), art therapy offers support to patients and families during hospitalization and treatment.
Why Now is the Time to Schedule Your Child’s Back-to-School Physical
Jul 14, 2023
From updated immunization records to sports physicals, a back-to-school wellness visit gets your child on track for success in the coming academic year.
CHOP Researchers Uncover Mechanism that Helps Adenovirus Replicate Efficiently in Host Cells
Jul 13, 2020
In a study published in Nature Microbiology, CHOP researchers uncover a ubiquitination mechanism that helps adenovirus replicate efficiently in host cells.