Meet Jonathan Chen, MD, new Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-director of the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

CHOP recipient, physician-scientist Dr. Yael Mossé, is innovating targeted, less toxic therapies for cancer affecting mostly infants and young children.

Susan Furth, MD, PhD, joined dozens of professionals in pediatric nephrology to make recommendations that will improve the care for kids living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Born with sickle cell disease, Naomi receives breakthrough treatments and screenings at CHOP to keep her symptoms in check and protect her from strokes.

Born with an intestinal blockage and stridor, Carl underwent multiple successful surgeries at CHOP. He’s now a healthy teen who loves to play the violin.

Born at 23 weeks with little hope of survival, Micha was transferred to CHOP, where with the help of his medical team and his parents’ determination, he is thriving.

Avery Marz suffered a stroke at 17. CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped her get back to doing what she loves: playing basketball. Watch her story.

Elise has Alexander disease, a type of leukodystrophy. Watch the video to learn how the Leukodystrophy Center at CHOP is committed to helping kids like Elise.

Watch this video segment to learn about advances in pediatric brain tumor treatments and research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

For families who are grieving, the holidays can be a source of sadness and difficulty. Find ways you can help yourself and others who are grieving the loss of a loved one.