Douglas Arthur Canning, 65, of Philadelphia, a beloved pediatric urologist and Chief of the Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), died Monday, May 30, 2022, after suffering severe injuries from a bicycle accident. He passed surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Peter Phillips, former Section Chief of Neuro-Oncology of our Cancer Center, was recently given the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Pitcher of Hope Award, which honors someone at CHOP who has gone above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of the children treated in the Oncology Department.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Michael L. Nance, MD as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, effective July 1, 2022.

Yearly event was back in person after two-year virtual hiatus, gathering patients and families who were treated in the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.

It is with the deepest sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas A. Canning, MD, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, surrounded by his loving family, after sustaining severe injuries in a cycling accident.

Despite maintaining relatively high overall screening rates, canceled well-child visits and incomplete screenings may impact early intervention.

CHOP’s Psychiatrist-in-Chief discusses rising rates of mental health conditions and how families can help their children.

While diagnostic rates were similar, challenges related to sample collection and overcoming barriers to care persist.

CHOP researchers have identified two transcription factors that are involved in silencing fetal hemoglobin in adult red blood cells.

States with laws that require CPR training in schools have higher rates of bystander CPR, according to a new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).