Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been recognized by the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool used to survey employers’ disability policies, practices, and initiatives. For the fourth year in a row, CHOP received a 100 out of 100 score, the DEI’s highest ranking.

CHOP partnered with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to host its first matchmaker event targeted towards construction, facilities and building trades. The virtual event offered attendees the opportunity to learn more about CHOP, our supplier diversity program, future bid opportunities, and to meet with CHOP’s senior leaders, facilities and construction teams.

A new policy statement on vision disorders after head injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics is supported by leading ophthalmology organizations.

A CHOP pediatrician offers tips on how to identify and avoid poison ivy, and treatment options if a poison ivy rash occurs.

Each year, sudden cardiac arrest occurs in 23,000 children and youth across the US. With the help of Youth Heart Watch and a partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, children and others who suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in a Philadelphia recreation center have a much better chance of survival.

Think back to February 2021, when COVID-19 had most of the world firmly in its grip and most children in public schools were still being taught virtually.

A recent review in Pediatric Cardiology provides insights into CHOP’s FORWARD program, a multidisciplinary model of care for patients with a Fontan circulation.

The algorithm could lead to better clinical trials and more targeted treatment.

Dr. Marueen Josephson was featured on 6abc to discuss her team’s participation in CHOP’s 31-Day Challenge and raising funds for the patients they care for.