COVID-19 Associated with Dramatic Decline in Pediatric Asthma ED Use
Jun 15, 2020
The number of patients visiting the ED for asthma treatment dropped by 76% in the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CHOP study.
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Health Partners Plans and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announce Agreement
Jun 15, 2020
New contract offers Health Partners Plan members access to world-class CHOP care.
CHOP Held Successful Virtual Events Well Before COVID-19
Jun 12, 2020
Creative thinking by CHOP’s team four years ago made it easy to nimbly switch in-person events to virtual ones.
First-of-its-Kind, All-in-One Resource for Genetics of Mitochondrial Disease Released
Jun 12, 2020
CHOP’S Mitochondrial Medicine team helped bring this book for researchers and clinicians to life.
Telemedicine Proven Effective Means of Monitoring Patients in Large Pediatric Neurology Network
Jun 9, 2020
Findings demonstrate that telemedicine will likely have an important role in clinical care that lasts far beyond the current pandemic that facilitated its necessity.
Scientists Identify Targets for COVID-19 Vaccine Using Cancer Immunotherapy Tools
Jun 8, 2020
The strategy, developed by CHOP researchers, would help generate a vaccine that would protect people across the population.
CHOP Doctors Offer Tips for Parents on How to Talk to Kids about Racism, Protests
Jun 2, 2020
Dr. Ken Ginsburg and Dr. Roy Wade explain the importance of discussing these tough topics.
CHOP’s Food Allergy Center Named A “Discovery Center of Distinction”
Jun 8, 2020
The Food Allergy Center will partner with hospitals around the country to improve care and find treatments for food allergies.
Talking to Your Kids About Racism
Jun 9, 2020
The death of black people in police custody, and resulting protests have confused and scared our kids. Learn how to start talking about race with your child.
Managing Emotions During COVID-19
Jun 11, 2020
By better understanding your child's feelings and emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can help them better cope and manage their symptoms.