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Sprains and Strains in Children

<p><blurb></blurb></p> <p>Strains, sprains, and bruises make up the majority of sports injuries. Treatment for a strain or sprain depends on the child's age and the extent of the injury.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Two Trailblazers

Nov 7, 2019

Longtime friends worked together to create an innovative device. Now, one is honoring the other’s legacy.

'A Whole New Area of Medicine'

Nov 7, 2019

A longtime supporter’s donation will propel revolutionary advances in the emerging field of lymphatics.

Going the Distance

Nov 7, 2019

Families make long journeys — and even relocate — so their children can receive specialized treatment at CHOP.

Excitement Is Building

Nov 7, 2019

A soaring atrium, high-tech private patient rooms, thoughtfully designed spaces for families — and plenty of parking! Construction has begun on Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s second inpatient hospital, located in King of Prussia, Pa.

Revolutionizing Epilepsy Care

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When Ryan was 5 months old, he went stiff in his mother’s arms, stopped breathing and turned blue. His parents, Jennifer and Derek, were petrified. Ryan was diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures.

Thousands of Lunches, All Free

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Osiel Bravo and his wife, Efigenia, brought their infant to the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center for her 3-week checkup early one afternoon in July, with daughter Elizabeth, 5, and son, Sebastian, 14 months, in tow.

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