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

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.

“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.

During the recent holidays, many of our dedicated staff helped bring the joy of the season to our patients and families.

Please watch a special Thanksgiving video tribute we created to thank you for supporting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You make possible the many breakthroughs that improve and save children’s lives, impacting families here and around the world.

CHOP has chosen Monica Taylor Lotty as its new executive vice president and chief development officer, following an extensive national search.

One year after Zion's hand transplant surgery, Children's Hospital shares an update on his progress.

By any measure, 8-year-old Zion Harvey has led an extraordinary life. At the age of 2, he developed sepsis, a life-threatening infection that led to the amputation of his feet and hands. The illness also damaged his kidneys and, two years later, Zion underwent a kidney transplant — receiving an organ donated by his mother, Pattie Ray.

Surgeons at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia joined with colleagues from Penn Medicine recently to complete the world’s first bilateral hand transplant on a child.

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