A special reunion brought together 1,500 people from 22 states; nearly all of the children in attendance were prenatally diagnosed with a birth defect.

Celiac disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world, affecting 1 in every 133 people. People with celiac are not able to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

If your child shows sensitivity to foods with gluten, but does not have celiac disease, it's possible that she may have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, also known as gluten intolerance.

A previously healthy 7-year-old male presented with a six-day history of fever, right upper quadrant abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice. Read the case study.

The CFDT at CHOP has managed the care of more than 1,600 pregnancies prenatally diagnosed with lung lesions. Through this experience, the team has learned that the natural history and clinical spectrum of these lesions is extremely variable and requires meticulous prenatal diagnosis.

“Vaccines on the Go” mobile app from CHOP was selected as an “Award of Distinction” winner in the annual Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts’ Communicator Awards.

CHOP staff and patients celebrated Earth Day 2014 by planting and playing in the Sea Garden on the rooftop of Children’s Seashore House. 

The Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association is conferring its highest honor on CHOP oncologist Garrett Brodeur, MD, for his scientific achievements.

Beverly Lange, MD, a retired oncologist from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was recognized for her lifetime of work with pediatric leukemia patients.

CHOP recognized the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia as 2014 Volunteer Organization of the Year, and Nancy Wood with the 2014 HOPE Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service.