Spirit Halloween hosted their annual Halloween Party for patients and families at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Pulmonary Hypoplasia Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to tracking outcomes of children with pulmonary hypoplasia in an effort to improve understanding and care. A recent review of neurodevelopmental outcomes at 5 years of age found that CDH survivors are at increased risk for developing emotionally reactive and pervasive developmental problems.

Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) often require intensive treatment after birth and have prolonged hospitalizations, and may suffer a variety of complications after discharge. Comprehensive interdisciplinary follow-up care is critical for long-term well being.

Despite advances in care, there remain high rates of morbidity and mortality in cases of severe CDH. Read about CHOP’s FDA-approved study of fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO).

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex and challenging anomaly. Learn about CHOP’s efforts to advance care and improve survival in severely affected children.

A primary care pediatrician in the CHOP Care Network Roxborough practice reflects on addressing the powerful emotions families sometimes display during vaccine conversations.

CHOP’s Dr. John Maris comments on a just-published major study of genes that raise a child’s risk for cancer, and what this means for counseling families and patients.

New on-site milk bank will enhance process of providing human milk to vulnerable infants.

Get expert advice from CHOP pediatricians on how to have difficult conversations with your children.

Varicella disease used to be considered a “rite of passage” during childhood. Yet, since the vaccine has become available, the disease has become less common. So much so, that you might not see it regularly or at all in your practice. Check how well you know your facts about chickenpox.