Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that most patients and their families who reported experiencing food insecurity benefitted from consistent delivery of fresh produce and prepared healthy meals post-hospitalization. The study, recently published in Pediatrics, underscores the need for hospital systems to partner with community-based organizations to address food insecurity throughout the United States.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the launch of the initial phase of DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, a nationwide National Institute of Health (NIH) study to address the surge in youth diagnosed with type 2 diabetes over the past two decades.

Leaders from CHOP's Youth Heart Watch and the School District of Philadelphia present certificates to six schools recognizing their Heart Safe School status.

The Integrative Health Program empowers patients to take charge of their recovery.

A new partnership between CHOP and a local high school aims to lift families out of poverty.

A program born out of the pandemic, Family Connects, has helped more than 6,000 families that came for care in the ED find resources for their social needs

Unique program provides pregnant and new mothers baby care information and health tips in the shelter where they live. Neonatologists, fellows and APPs visit monthly.

Providing mental health services in schools can help students deal with trauma and is a giant step toward providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Youth suicidality can be fleeting, but not if a loaded firearm is easily accessible in the home. Counseling families about safe gun storage can save lives.

Peer-led cooking classes help families prepare nutritious meals for their children and start them on a path to lifelong healthy eating.