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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

<p>Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth. The syndrome occurs in 1 in 11,000 births.</p>

Elena Huang, M.D., a pediatrician at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center, shares a book with Waldis, 8 months, as part of CHOP’s Reach Out and Read program.

Philadelphia’s Baby Book Club in 200 Words

Jan 30, 2019

The City of Philadelphia’s initiative to improve the health of Philadelphia’s children by promoting the importance of early literacy is affectionately known as Baby Book Club.

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