Meet pediatric plastic surgeon Cassandra Ligh, MD, FACS, the new Director of CHOP’s Pediatric and Adolescent Breast and Chest Program.

The study also found that increased fat and protein intake may improve muscle strength and quality of life in patients with mitochondrial disease.

Last week, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in partnership with Audacy Philadelphia, raised more than $245,000 for our Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department at the 22nd annual BIG 98.1 Loves Our Kids Radiothon.

Find out about infectious diseases and vaccines in the news, the VEC’s student essay contest and mobile app, and Cervical Health Awareness Month resources.

Different types of HPV cause different conditions, including some that cause skin warts. Hear Dr. Handy explain the differences between HPV types.

Find out why some vaccines are recommended during pregnancy and get tips for protecting babies after birth.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $300,000 grant from Rite Aid Healthy Futures to expand the impact of Healthier Together programs focused on healthy food access. Healthier Together will partner with the Garden at the Nicolas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia, Medical Financial Partnership and Family Justice Partnership.

The CHOP Alumni Organization created a new recognition, the Patrick Pasquariello Service Award. See who was honored with the inaugural award.

What symptoms need to be present for a PCP to consider Guillain-Barré syndrome in a 3-year-old who refuses to walk?

Children as young as 5 can have migraine headaches. Clue to a diagnosis and what you can do to help minimize pain and recurrence.