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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. 

Phillip Storm, MD, Named a Healthcare Hero

Jan 10, 2019

The Healthcare Hero in the field of Cancer was awarded to Phillip “Jay” Storm, MD, for his transformative work in pediatric brain tumor research and care.

Madeline Bell

Breaking Through Podcast: Featured Episode

Jan 8, 2019

Listen to the latest featured episode from Breaking Through with Madeline Bell for a behind-the-scenes look at CHOP's most incredible breakthrough discoveries.

Better Health. Better Community.

Jan 8, 2019

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia.

One Year of Performing Assessments of Kids with CHD

Jan 7, 2019

In 2018, the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-Up Program expanded its services to address the needs of school-age children with a history of cardiac conditions, given their increased risk of learning disabilities and ADHD.

How to Help a Child Who Is Overweight

Jan 8, 2019

What works and what doesn’t when it comes to helping an overweight child make changes to reach a healthy weight? Get tips to make healthy changes stick.

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