Stopping the Flu/COVID-19 Collision
Aug 17, 2022
How can your family avoid a possible double whammy of COVID-19 and the flu? Get your family's flu shots as soon as possible.
Emergency Transport Program News
The transport team includes nurses, medics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), respiratory therapists, physicians, intake clinicians, equipment techs and communication specialists. Each team member has a different skill set and plays a vital role.
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CHOP Researchers Find MIS-C Associated with Myocardial Injury
Sep 21, 2020
CHOP researchers have found cardiac involvement in MIS-C differs from Kawasaki disease and is associated with myocardial injury.
Promoting and Supporting Science Education and Mentoring in Minorities
Sep 16, 2020
CHOP grant aims to support STEM education and mentoring for minority students in Philadelphia.
Modern Imaging Improves Lymphatic Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
Sep 15, 2020
CHOP researchers have shown that modern imaging techniques help diagnose lymphatic disorders and guide treatment options.
My Child Has a Fever: What Should I Do?
Oct 5, 2022
Pediatricians want you to know this: Nothing has changed about how you should manage a fever.
2020 Is A Big Year for Kids
Sep 14, 2020
This year brings two important opportunities to advocate for children and the programs that impact their health and well-being. See below for more information about how to safely and effectively make your voice heard.
Video Visits with Your Pediatrician: When is Telemedicine a Good Option for My Child?
Sep 14, 2020
Learn more about when a video visit with your pediatrician may be a good option for our child.
Motility Expert Joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility Director
Sep 11, 2020
Hayat Mousa, MD, world-renowned motility expert, joins Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility Director.
Existing Class of Drugs May Improve Neurological Function in Patients with Rare, Aggressive Genetic Disorder
Sep 10, 2020
A JAK inhibitor helped patients with Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome meet important developmental milestones.
Most Mass Shootings Occur Within A Mile of a School or a Place Where Children Live, Learn and Play
Sep 10, 2020
Once random and rare, today mass shootings are relatively common, often high-profile events that lead to catastrophic outcomes for both victims and witness bystanders. A new research letter published today in JAMA Pediatrics from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) shows that one in five mass shootings occurs within a block of a school and more than 90% occur within a mile of a school or place where children gather.