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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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Preventing Kidney Stones

Mar 31, 2015

Kidney stones have become more common among children and young adults over the past few decades. Get expert advice that everyone can follow to prevent kidney stones.

Death of an Autistic Child From Chelation Therapy - Op-ed

Sep 1, 2005

In his op-ed, Dr. Offit gives a brief summary of a family's experience with autism and their desperate attempt to treat their son that ended in a tragedy. He then addresses why mercury in vaccines is not the cause of autism and why this myth has been so prevalent.

CHOP Lactation Expert Leads Conference in Thailand

CHOP Lactation Expert Leads Conference in Thailand

Mar 19, 2015

CHOP Lactation Director Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, shared her 10-step model for breastfeeding support to vulnerable infants at the Third Annual International Conference on Breastfeeding Sick Babies in Bangkok, Thailand. 

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