CHOP Experts Discuss Tongue-ties
Mar 15, 2019
The Atlantic reports on the spike in tongue-ties found in babies and the surgery that often accompanies.
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Six Common and Concerning Childhood Poisons
Mar 19, 2019
Anyone can be the victim of accidental poisoning, but young children are at special risk. Keep the Poison Control number handy: 800-222-1222.
Hawaii News Now Reports on Patient Who Traveled to CHOP for Life-saving Care
Mar 13, 2019
Alfredo Case was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and showed signs of congenital hyperinsulinism. His family traveled to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP for care.
Philly Spin-In Raises More than $570,000 for Cardiac Center at CHOP
Mar 12, 2019
Proceeds from the third annual Philly Spin-In will directly support patient care, treatment and research that benefit children with heart conditions
Striving for Improvement Across the Division
Mar 12, 2019
Learn more about quality improvement in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Young Drivers with Common Visual Impairments Not More Likely to Crash
Mar 12, 2019
Young drivers with two common types of visual impairment are not more likely to crash but less likely to get licensed.
Black Tie Tailgate Raises $1.2 Million for Department of Nursing in Two Years
Feb 4, 2019
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation raised more than $1.2 million over the past two years to the Department of Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Global Health Allies: Transforming Lives at Home and Abroad
Mar 8, 2019
Dina Karvounides, PsyD, shares her rewarding experience and that of other five CHOP employees during CHOP’s biannual Global Health Allies work week in the Dominican Republic.
Tips for Discussing Five Feet Apart with Children who have Cystic Fibrosis
Mar 7, 2019
If approached thoughtfully, the new movie Five Feet Apart may provide an opportunity for constructive conversations about living with cystic fibrosis, and help raise awareness around the disease.
'They Walk With You'
Jan 8, 2019
When an illnesses is particularly challenging to treat or the hospital’s collective expertise is not enough to save a child, the Center for Palliative Care team steps in to help families.