Fourth Annual Philly Spin-In Raises More Than $660,000 for Cardiac Center at CHOP
Mar 20, 2020
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s fourth annual Philly Spin-In raised $662,717 and counting to benefit the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
Osteochondroma
<p>Osteochondroma is the most common benign bone tumor in children. Because an osteochondroma often displays no symptoms, the tumor may only be discovered when a child notices a bump, or reports pain. For some children, the osteochondroma may never be discovered.</p>
Infection Prevention and Control
Mar 20, 2020
Reducing a transplant patient’s risk of infection is very important. Here are tips about hygiene and vaccines.
Vaccines and Solid Organ Transplants: What You Should Know
Mar 20, 2020
Information about the importance and timing of vaccines before and after a solid organ transplant.
Most Mass Shootings Occur Closest to Hospitals without Verification to Treat Trauma
Mar 18, 2020
CHOP researchers find children are particularly vulnerable, with most mass shootings happening more than 10 miles from a pediatric trauma center
Talking to Your Child About the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec 22, 2020
Well into the pandemic, you and your child may still have unanswered questions. CHOP child life specialists weigh in on how to talk with your child about Covid-19.
Dance Physical Therapy: Getting Dancers Back on Their Feet
Mar 12, 2020
A dance physical therapist familiar with physical and technical demands of dance can shorten recovery time and get patients back in the studio as soon as possible.
Common Ballet Injuries in Adolescents and Teens
Mar 12, 2020
It takes a lot of practice to make ballet look effortless. Young dancers whose bodies are still growing should take steps to avoid training injuries.
CHOP Study Demonstrates How to Collect True Impact Incidents from Head Impact Sensors in Youth Sports
Mar 10, 2020
Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives.
Seeing Food as Medicine
Mar 10, 2020
The Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers helpful tips and specialized programs to support children with GI symptoms.
Ask the Medical Chef Educator
Mar 10, 2020
Learn how this unique role supports patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Plus, tasty recipes for even the most challenging therapeutic diets.