Now Is the Time: Encouraging Autonomy for Your Child
Dec 11, 2018
With guidance provided at an early age, children can feel empowerment and a sense of pride when given the opportunity to actively participate in their healthcare.
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>
Philly Voice Highlights CHOP’s School Telehealth Program
Dec 11, 2018
CHOP recently developed a school telehealth program in the Norristown Area School District.
CHOP Researchers Share New Findings on Pediatric Heart Disease at 2018 AHA Conference
Dec 10, 2018
More than 60 clinicians and researchers from the Cardiac Center at CHOP presented at the AHA Conference, with five presentations nominated for awards.
Remembering Dr. Giulio John D'Angio
Oct 30, 2018
Watch a memorial tribute to Dr. Giulio John D'Angio, pioneer in the treatment of children's cancers.
How Too Much Screen Time Affects Kids’ Eyes: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain
Dec 21, 2021
Too much screen time affecting your kids’ eyesight? What you need to know to protect against eye strain, eye fatigue, nearsightedness and more.
Global Health at CHOP: It Takes a Village
Dec 6, 2018
Savarra Mantzor, MD, the 2015-17 Botswana Pincus Fellow, is one of the exceptional pediatricians who recently completed her fellowship with CHOP in Botswana. Read her story.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Global Health Allies Program
Dec 6, 2018
Mazvita Rankin, MPH, and six other CHOP employees were chosen to share their knowledge and experiences in the medical field with the health promoters in the DR.
Fever in Kids
Dec 4, 2018
Watch this video to learn why children get fevers and when to call the doctor.
Advancing Global Pediatric Oncology in Sub-Saharan Africa: One CHOP David N. Pincus Global Health Fellow's Journey
Dec 3, 2018
After participating in rotations in Nicaragua, Brazil, South Africa and Swaziland, and implementing a maternal-child health program in Nepal, Dr. Westmoreland knew she wanted to pursue a long-term career in global health. Learn about her journey.
CHOP Hosts Your Heart and Your Future: Growing and Thriving with Congenital Heart Disease
Nov 30, 2018
The Cardiac Center held a conference for adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 22 years old with heart disease who will require lifelong cardiology care.