Foundation news
A Powerful Eating Disorder Antidote
Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: childhood eating disorders.

Beautiful Haircuts and Happiness from the New Salon Services Program
Richard Cornish walks the halls of the Hospital with the power to make children — no matter how sick — feel better. In his black bag he carries not a stethoscope or syringe, but a blow-dryer, brushes, scissors, gels and brightly colored hair chalk.

Innovative Solutions at CHOP Are Removing Barriers to Mental Health Care
One out of every five school-age kids has or will have a mental or behavioral health condition in any given year. Learn about CHOP’s approach to tackling the hurdles in delivering and seeking care.

John Maris, MD, Receives Outstanding Investigator Award
The award supports accomplished leaders in oncology research who make significant contributions toward the understanding and treatment of cancer.
10 Years, Thousands of Families
Since opening 10 years ago, the SDU has kept more than 3,600 families together and given each baby the best possible opportunity for a bright future.
A Gift to Nourish Lives
Home Plate teaches parents the skills to cook healthy meals at home. The initiative is designed to combat childhood obesity in low-income families.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces New Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announces the construction of a new, 250,000 square-foot inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, PA, to bring world-class pediatric care closer to home.
A Night of Stars — the 12th Annual CHOP Prom
Decked out in gowns and suits, patients partied alongside their families, clinicians, and the Child Life team during the 12th Annual CHOP Prom.

The Runway Raises More than $500,000
Proceeds support sickle cell research and patient care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Eagles Autism Challenge Raises More than $2.3 Million for Autism Research, Programs
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of three organizations to benefit from proceeds raised at inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge.