Alexis Anne Thompson, MD, to fulfill new leadership role, bringing with her expertise in blood disorders and clinical practice.

On Friday, December 3, 2021, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited our Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center, where she met with families whose children had recently received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The CHOP Global Health Center, in collaboration with the Penn Center for Global Health, Penn Nursing, Temple University, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, hosted, "Making Up for Lost Time: Addressing Children's Needs Post-Pandemic." The conference brought together global child health experts in person for the first time in two years. 

CHOP urologists’ thought leadership takes center stage during recent visiting professorship and seminar.

Only 8% feel prepared to assess autistic patients’ readiness to drive.

A cell and gene therapy expert, Grupp discussed progress in clinical care in the 50 years since the legislation was signed.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Homeless Health initiative recognized National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness at an event at the Salvation Army in Pottstown, PA. 

Worried about the risk of myocarditis? A CHOP expert helps discern the myths from the facts so you can make an informed decision about vaccinating your child.

Jaden was a 4-year-old who presented to his PCP’s office with a persistent cough following an upper respiratory infection. Parents reported Jaden also had easy bruising, a symptom they had also noted after he had started walking.

James is a 3-year-old male with developmental delay and rapid weight gain/obesity. Prenatal history was unremarkable. His birth weight was 50th percentile and length was 90th percentile at birth. Soon after birth, he started showing feeding difficulties, poor suck/coordination, and aspiration.