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In Pursuit of Cure for a Rare Degenerative Disease
A rare degenerative disease strikes during childhood. A multimillion-dollar gift is fueling CHOP scientists’ search for a cure.
Mending Unseen Wounds
A new grant from Kohl’s will increase access to mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents to minimize the impact of violence and maltreatment.
Erin & Abby's Separation Story
As twins Erin & Abby turn 1, we look back at the milestones in their lives — from the moment their parents found out they were expecting, to the diagnosis and the 14-hour surgery to separate the twins at the skull.
A Day in the Life of a Surgical Fellow
Senior surgical fellow Katie Russell, MD, calls her two-year fellowship at CHOP “the coolest job in the Hospital.” Join us for a typical high-energy (and very long) day in her life.
Ask Dr. Bell — What’s the Microbiome?
Dr. Bell shares the latest in medical thinking on the connection between our diet, our microbiome, and our health.
Finding the Words
The Woody Starkweather Intensive Stuttering Program at CHOP focuses on improving speech development through interactive games and activities.
A History of Generosity
Philanthropic donations have helped CHOP transform the lives of children worldwide. Here is a glimpse of CHOP’s early philanthropic history.
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
Philanthropy helped CHOP develop the first cell therapy to receive FDA approval and provide lifesaving treatments to 170 children with ALL, like Paulina.
Doubling Down on a Sure Investment
The Bramans' second $5 million donation will significantly grow the staff of the Center for GI Motility and pioneer a new program to better assist young adults as they move from pediatric to adult care.
Formerly Conjoined Twins, Erin and Abby Delaney, Thriving Months After Separation Surgery
Abby and Erin, formerly joined at the head, were separated on June 6, 2017, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. See how they’re doing months later.