Community Impact News from CHOP
Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Belser
Michelle Belser has worked at CHOP for 24 years. During that time, she’s held a variety of roles in supply chain management helping procure the supplies that are needed each day to keep operations at CHOP running smoothly.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Kia R. McRay
Dr. Kia R. McCray, DSW, LSW is a licensed Doctor of Social Work, author and entrepreneur who has a passion to help others and to serve a greater purpose to make a difference in the world. She joined CHOP’s Neonatology Department a year ago, and during this time she has worked as an Enterprise Improvement Analyst.
CHOP Seeks to Include More Women-owned Businesses Among Suppliers Via Purposeful Conversations Event
CHOP hosted an event for women-owned businesses as part of its efforts to increase the number of minority suppliers.
Millbourne Community Clean-up Day: Embracing Diversity & Unity
Employees from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) volunteered in the first annual Millbourne Community Clean-up Day, a partnership between CHOP’s new Services & Logistics Center (SLC) and the Millbourne Borough.
CHOP Holds Inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Breakthrough Makers Summit
On May 25, 2023, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia held its inaugural DEI Breakthrough Makers Summit. This hybrid event was attended by more than 350 CHOP employees and raised awareness and understanding of DEI initiatives at CHOP.
CHOP Honored in Points of Light’s 2023 Civic 50 Awards
For the third year in a row, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been selected as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware for 2023.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized by the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been recognized by the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
CHOP Launches New Partnership with Chester, Delaware & Montgomery County Intermediate Units to Strengthen School Mental Health Services
CHOP is excited to announce the launch of the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium (SMHC), a collaboration between CHOP researchers from PolicyLab and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) and the Chester, Delaware and Montgomery County Intermediate Units (IUs).
Leading Healthcare Systems across the Tri-State Area Join National Gun Safety Movement to Address Leading Cause of Death in Kids
In an effort to encourage families and communities to take an active role in protecting children from gun violence, leading healthcare systems across Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have joined thousands of hospitals and health associations in a nationwide public awareness and education campaign.
CHOP’s Healthier Together Initiative Awards $225,000 to Nine Community-based Organizations Delivering Violence-Prevention Programs
CHOP’s Healthier Together Initiative Awards $225,000 to Nine Community-based Organizations Delivering Violence-Prevention Programs On Thursday, October 27, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia celebrated the official grand opening of its Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare which featured remarks from hospital leadership including Madeline Bell along with Dr. Tami Benton.