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

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The Signs and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

Oct 1, 2024

Wondering if your child could be sensitive to gluten or benefit from a gluten-free diet? We asked Ritu Verma, MBChB, director of CHOP’s Center for Celiac Disease, for help in recognizing the signs of a gluten sensitivity.

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April Is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month!

Apr 7, 2016

CHOP occupational therapists will be visiting CHOP campus locations April 11 – 15 to share information about OT and to highlight the importance of this service to our patients. Look for the signs if you are interested in participating!

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10 Non-toxic, DIY Cleaning Products

Mar 29, 2016

The best way to prevent poisonings caused by household cleaning products? Make your own non-toxic cleaning products with these DIY recipes.

Calendar Created to Support Hemophilia Program at CHOP

Jan 15, 2016

One of our HTC families created a fundraising project to support hemophilia research through the CHOP Foundation. The response has been so terrific that Zoe, the sister of our patient “Iron Max,” has upped the fundraising goal multiple times.

Tips for Developing Handwriting Skills

Mar 18, 2016

The Trisomy 21 Program provides some fun and practical activities you can use to build core strength and fine motor skills to improve your child’s handwriting.

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