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.
May 23, 2023
Read about the CDC’s recently published statistics distinguishing a subgroup of autistic individuals as profoundly affected. Check out the updated VISs for hepatitis B and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
May 23, 2023
Find out about a bat coronavirus that has a furin cleavage site similar to SARS-CoV-2, adding more evidence against the so-called “lab leak” theory.
May 23, 2023
Find the latest on HPV with these notes and takeaways from IPVC2023.
May 17, 2023
CHOP and UCLA researchers have created a tool that can discover tumor antigens derived from alternative RNA splicing, expanding the pool of cancer immunotherapy targets.
May 16, 2023
Gun injuries are now the leading cause of death for children and teens. Here’s how to have conversations with friends and family about safer gun storage.
May 18, 2023
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced that it has received a multi-million dollar gift from the Topolewski family, longstanding supporters of the Cardiac Center at CHOP, to establish the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center.
May 15, 2023
Sometimes it can be tough to bring up mental health issues. These tips help kids and parents get the conversation going.
May 8, 2023
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to announce that two of our nurses, Christina Milligan and Sophia Collins, were recognized by Independence Blue Cross in its annual Celebrate Caring Campaign.
May 11, 2023
Find an essay contest reminder, updated info on vaccines for infants, and another place to hear from Dr. Offit.
May 11, 2023
Dr. Handy talks about why and when a fever becomes a concern, when to treat a fever, and what to consider when fevers are caused by something other than an infection.