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Strep Throat

<p>Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a bacteria called Group A Strep or Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria can be spread via airborne droplets or saliva such as when sharing food or drinks.</p>

New Genetic Disorder Named for CHOP Team

Mar 28, 2017

Three CHOP scientists identified a genetic disease that now bears their names. Children with Mulchandani-Bhoj-Conlin syndrome have serious growth and feeding problems.

Goal: No More Injured Kids

Dec 30, 2016

Preventing injuries to children and youth is the focus of two complementary programs at Children’s Hospital: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Injury Prevention Program.

Cheers fir CHOP

Cheers for CHOP Raises More Than $610,000

Mar 13, 2017

Thank you to the hundreds of Cheers for CHOP guests who danced the night away, raising more than $610,000 to benefit CHOP's Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine!

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