Youth Heart Watch Program Recognizes First Heart Safe School in Philadelphia
Mar 20, 2019
The Cornerstone Christian Academy was recognized as the first Youth Heart Watch "Heart Safe School" in Philadelphia.
Nightmares and Night Terrors
<p> </p><p>A night terror is a partial waking from sleep with behaviors such as screaming, kicking, panic, sleep walking, thrashing, or mumbling.</p><p> </p>
Baby with Rare Heart Defect Saved by Team at CHOP
Mar 14, 2019
Dr. Jack Rychik and Dr. Jack Rome from the Cardiac Center at CHOP were featured in a CBS3 story.
The Health Benefits of Gardening
Apr 16, 2019
Check out the many benefits of gardening and how the Gardens at CHOP provide unique and vital resources to our patients and their families.
A Surgeon’s Journey in Global Health
Apr 5, 2019
David Spiegel, MD has traveled to Nepal more than 20 times to teach new surgical techniques and to support the research infrastructure of the nonprofit hospital, Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC).
Children Requiring Thyroid Surgery Experience Better Outcomes at High-volume Surgery Centers
Apr 4, 2019
Of nearly 500 patients seen at CHOP’s Pediatric Thyroid Center, very few needed to return to the OR, according to new research.
Adolescents with Suicidal Ideation Show Some Evidence of Superior Cognitive Function
Apr 2, 2019
Having better cognitive function does not protect teens from suicidal thoughts, according to a new study.
CHOP Awarded $936,000 from Inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge
Apr 2, 2019
The inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge awarded Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $936,000 to support cutting-edge autism research and programs.
CHOP Nurse Honored by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Apr 2, 2019
Sharon Y. Irving, PhD, MSN, CRNP, was recognized for her work in helping critically ill children.
CHOP Doctor Talks to KYW Newsradio about Peanut Patch Research
Mar 11, 2019
The skin patch may one day help children with peanut allergies.
Pediatric Cell Atlas Will Map Single-cell Changes for a Deeper View of Child Health and Disease
Mar 28, 2019
Researchers plan to create a powerful new resource for fine-grained understanding of human growth and development, with an unprecedented window into the unique biology of children.