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Government Affairs, Health Policy, and Advocacy News

Government Affairs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia works to identify and address problems impacting children that need legislative solutions and government action. 

'They Walk With You'

Jan 8, 2019

When an illnesses is particularly challenging to treat or the hospital’s collective expertise is not enough to save a child, the Center for Palliative Care team steps in to help families.

When Food Is Medicine

Jan 8, 2019

Opened in fall 2018, the Food Pharmacy is expected to assist about 250 families each year in its current West Philadelphia location.

How Daisy Days Bloomed

Jan 8, 2019

What started as four-day fund drive in 1953 has evolved into a monthlong event in May and a signature fundraising campaign in the region.

Technology Brings the Doctor to School

Jan 8, 2019

In a pilot program at a local school district, CHOP pediatricians are on call each school day for “telehealth” consults with students and school nurses.

Tiny Gland, Big Consequences

Jan 8, 2019

Aileen and Brian Roberts' commitment to Dr. Levine’s research into the genetic causes of hypoparathyroidism in children can be life changing.

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