Children in Rural Communities at Risk for Poor Lawnmower Injury Outcomes
May 1, 2020
Study by CHOP researchers finds debilitating lawnmower injuries continue to occur throughout U.S., despite improvements in lawnmower design.
Allergy Program News
Experts from CHOP’s Allergy Program are recognized as global leaders in the management of allergic conditions and have helped formulate many of the national guidelines used by physicians around the world.
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Cardiac Perfusionists: Providing Surgical Support and Critical Care
May 1, 2020
The perfusion team in the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia saves lives every day. Learn how.
Cardioprotective Drug Prevents Severe Cardiac Events in Children Undergoing Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Apr 28, 2020
CHOP researchers found the use of dexrazoxane throughout AML treatment had a significantly lower risk of developing cardiac complications.
CHOP Psychiatrist Discusses Big Feelings About COVID-19 on CNN
Apr 27, 2020
Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge, medical director of the Young Child Clinic, gave parents tips on how to talk to kids about COVID-19.
Healthy NewsWorks Interviews Dr. Karen Hudson about Homelessness and COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020
Karen Hudson, Ph.D., MSW, the program leader of the Homeless Health Initiative at CHOP, spoke with a reporter for Healthy NewsWorks, about how homeless shelters and CHOP’s Homeless Health Initiative are changing their operations.
Celebrating World PI Week
Apr 21, 2020
It's World PI Week! Join us in celebrating 10 years of collaboration, research and treatment for children with primary immunodeficiencies.
Technically Speaking: Our Society Deserves Vaccination
Apr 23, 2020
Find out about two patient-friendly resources that describe the science behind vaccines and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program of 1986.
Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Overused in Infants with Bronchiolitis
Apr 21, 2020
Study by CHOP researchers finds the practice is being used in patients who do not require supplemental oxygen, despite guidelines recommending against it.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Philadelphia Housing Authority Partner to Offer Family Dinners at Two Philadelphia PHA Sites
Apr 17, 2020
CHOP and the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) announce a new food program partnership in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHOP and its Poison Control Center Help Keep Philadelphians Out of the Hospital and Assist in Coordinating Employee Testing
Apr 17, 2020
During this time of unprecedented need in our community, region, and world, The Poison Control Center at CHOP is acting nimbly, using our telehealth center to provide two new resources.