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Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)

<p>Fungi and bacteria can grow in water that remains trapped in the ear canal after swimming.</p>

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.

A Team Effort

Feb 15, 2017

A recent $1 million donation from the Eagles Charitable Foundation will support autism research and programs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Ask Dr. Bell

What about Whooping Cough?

Feb 15, 2017

The whooping cough vaccine dramatically reduced the number of death each year; however, whooping cough has had a resurgence. Dr. Feemster explains why.

Open Book, Open World

Feb 15, 2017

The Reach Out and Read program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia marked two major milestones: It celebrated its 20th anniversary and gave away its one-millionth book.

Herbie Hickmott outside in Philly

By Teens, for Teens

Feb 15, 2017

“AYA Cancer Chat: Life Interrupted” is an insightful, CHOP-produced podcast where adolescents and young adults discuss their experience with cancer, with the goal of helping current patients.

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