Combatting the Opioid Epidemic
Oct 20, 2020
The opioid epidemic is hitting Philadelphia hard. CHOP, in partnership with the Poison Control Center, is doing something about it.
Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome News
Patients who choose our center have access to complete, coordinated care from experts from orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology and genetics. General surgeons, cardiologists, neurosurgeons and others are consulted as needed to provide personalized care.
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Linking Physical and Financial Health
Oct 20, 2020
Co-locating free tax return preparation with primary care helps families take control of their finances.
Increasing the Chances of Identifying Living Kidney Donors
Oct 20, 2020
Through the National Kidney Registry, CHOP has access to a large pool of potential living kidney donors, which is optimal for a child’s long-term health.
Food Pharmacy Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
Oct 20, 2020
CHOP’s Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy serves up nutritious groceries and health education to food-insecure families.
Scoliosis: Early Detection Matters
Oct 20, 2022
When scoliosis treatment is delayed, spine curvature can advance and make treatment more challenging.
Improving Asthma with Home Repairs
Oct 15, 2020
A new partnership with the city enables no-cost home repairs to reduce asthma triggers.
Study Reveals Disparities in Key Early Intervention Referrals for Developmental Delays
Oct 15, 2020
Improved screening practices could decrease disparities by increasing referrals for developmental delays in traditionally underserved communities.
Meet Kats — One of the Cardiac Center’s Newest Team Members
Oct 15, 2020
Katsuhide Maeda, MD, PhD, talks about challenges, goals and the patients who have changed his life.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces Expansion of Healthy Weight Food Pharmacy
Oct 14, 2020
The GIANT Company donates $100,000 to support hospital’s efforts in addressing food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic.
Weight Gain During COVID-19
Jan 26, 2022
Three key factors seem to be causing weight gain in children and teens, largely related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle.