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The Poison Control Center (PCC) at CHOP offers poison prevention education and a 24-hour hotline for poisoning incidents.

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Season of Thanks: A Video Message

Nov 17, 2017

Breakthroughs happen every day at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — thanks to supporters like you! We want to thank you for transforming children’s lives and making tomorrow’s breakthroughs possible for children today.

Make the Diagnosis: Fall 2017

Nov 7, 2017

A 14-year-old male, began experiencing pain in his lower left leg during a period of intense training for a cycling event. When the pain remained after training, examination showed full range of motion of the knee and mild tenderness over the upper tibia. An X-ray was concerning for a lesion in the upper tibia. What's his diagnosis?

The Hospital Launches a Historic Campaign

Nov 8, 2017

CHOP's campaign For Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs is determined to raise a historic $1 billion by 2020 — and we’ve already reached the $800 million mark.

Hospitality on the Go

Nov 8, 2017

Our multilingual hospitality navigators help families arrange for transportation, secure nearby housing, and handle the other parts of life that keep going despite a child’s hospitalization.

Mending Unseen Wounds

Nov 8, 2017

A new grant from Kohl’s will increase access to mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents to minimize the impact of violence and maltreatment.

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