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.
Sep 8, 2020
CHOP researchers show convalescent plasma appears to be a safe and possibly effective treatment for children with life-threatening cases of COVID-19.
Sep 8, 2020
A failed hearing test raises questions. A visit to an audiologist can provide answers — and your kid will probably think it’s fun.
Sep 8, 2020
Drs. Adams and MacFarland among select group of conference speakers.
Sep 3, 2020
The new guidelines address how to treat children with complex medical conditions.
Sep 1, 2020
Whether at home or in the hospital, these strategies can assist children to recover and adapt in difficult situations.
Jul 10, 2020
We, along with other Philadelphia-area hospitals, are committed to combating racism, inequality and discrimination in all its forms.
Sep 1, 2020
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that it has earned a designation as a “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 13th edition of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), also released today.
Jan 11, 2022
Advice for parents as they navigate the rules around keeping children home from school when they have symptoms of COVID-19.
Sep 1, 2020
A national leader in pediatric oncology research and treatment, Dr. Laetsch will also lead CHOP’s Developmental Therapeutics Program.
Aug 27, 2020
Groups at highest risk of traffic injury drive vehicles without safety features that could potentially save their lives.