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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>

Supporting, Enhancing Diversity

Dec 30, 2016

Employees and CHOP leaders participate in community events and work to build awareness and skills among CHOP’s own staff so that the Hospital is welcoming to all.

Boldly Moving Forward

Feb 15, 2017

The Center for Pediatric IBD and the Wyss/Campbell Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome (TIS) are crossing new frontiers of medicine — and finding solutions for conditions that once were puzzles.

No Gift More Precious

Feb 15, 2017

Read heartwarming transplant stories and the astonishing transformation transplant patients undergo.

Dr Vinograd with a portable ultrasound

Making a World of Difference

Feb 15, 2017

Using a portable ultrasound machine, Dr. Alexandra Vinograd diagnosed telescoping intestines in a 4-month-old girl in Liberia. A surgery helped save the baby's life.

A Night Aglow

Feb 15, 2017

The CHOP Choir and a crowd of 200 gathered in December to celebrate the Season of Light, a community-wide fundraiser and show of support for the children at CHOP.

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