HHI nominated for White House Champions of Change Award
Apr 24, 2014
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) nominated CHOP’s Homeless Health Initiative (HHI) for the White House Champions of Change Award.
Spina bifida causes, symptoms and treatment
<p>Spina bifida is a birth defect in which an area of the spinal column doesn’t form properly, leaving a section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves exposed.</p>
Screen Test: Being Aware of Violence in Movies
Jan 27, 2014
Parents should know that being aware of how prevalent violence is in movies is important, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Preventing Antibiotic Resistance
Nov 24, 2020
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have new guidelines for pediatricians about preventing antibiotic resistance.
More than Pocket Money: The Value of an Allowance
Nov 11, 2013
Giving your child an allowance has a larger benefit than just having some extra pocket money.
ADHD: Avoiding Misdiagnosis
May 13, 2013
There has been a significant increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past 10 years.
Silent Nights: Helping Your Baby Fall Asleep Independently
Mar 18, 2013
You will receive lots of advice about your baby's sleep. But when the wailing alarm sounds, that advice is drowned out by the sound of your baby’s cry.
Caring for Your Child’s Nosebleed
Feb 4, 2013
Find out the many causes of nosebleeds and how to care for your child's when he gets one.
Proton Therapy for Neuroblastoma: Case Study
Oct 25, 2013
Proton therapy for a 3-year-old with neuroblastoma compared to X-ray therapy allowed a 100-fold reduction in radiation dose to the liver, lungs, and heart.