Children's Doctor News and Updates - Winter 2017
Jan 27, 2017
The latest news from CHOP include hiring four new chiefs, opening a new urgent care center, partnering with Lancaster General Health and more.
The Poison Control Center (PCC) at CHOP offers poison prevention education and a 24-hour hotline for poisoning incidents.
Jan 27, 2017
The latest news from CHOP include hiring four new chiefs, opening a new urgent care center, partnering with Lancaster General Health and more.
Jan 27, 2017
In the pediatric population, toddlers and adolescent girls are most commonly affected by iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This case study explores when IDA should prompt investigation for malabsorption or bleeding.
Jan 27, 2017
Read about the prevalence of inherited thrombophilias (IT), potential benefits and limitations of IT testing in healthy children, and recommendations from Children Hospital's experts.
Jan 27, 2017
Hematology fellow Jessica Foster, MD, reflects on the often difficult assessment of neurological symptoms in the sickle cell patient population.
Jan 27, 2017
CHOP’s Cardiac Center has launched an initiative to follow long-term outcomes of former heart surgery patients.
Jan 27, 2017
Examine the case of a 20-month-old patient diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia after presenting with a red, pinpoint rash and a recent history of bruising.
Dec 12, 2016
In November 2016 a group of six CHOP employees traveled to the Dominican Republic to work with local health promoters and nurses.
Apr 5, 2017
Physical therapists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia traveled to the Dominican Republic with gently used wheelchairs and walkers to help children with physical disabilities.
Jan 30, 2017
During the recent holidays, many of our dedicated staff helped bring the joy of the season to our patients and families.
Jan 24, 2017
Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia find vital signs monitors marketed to parents may cause harm.