Community Impact News from 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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Housing Authority Hold Community Event Introducing Expanded Pediatric Behavioral Health Services at New Center in West Philadelphia
Discussion highlights programs at first-of-its-kind hub for pediatric behavioral health services, engages local families in Q and A.

CHOP joins Parks & Rec on the Kobe Bryant Dream Court to celebrate inaugural West Philadelphia summer camp basketball league
CHOP joins Parks & Rec on the Kobe Bryant Dream Court to celebrate inaugural West Philadelphia summer camp basketball league.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity to Receive $1 Million Grant from Bank of America
Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact.

2022 Disability Equality Index Names CHOP a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been recognized by the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool used to survey employers’ disability policies, practices, and initiatives. For the fourth year in a row, CHOP received a 100 out of 100 score, the DEI’s highest ranking.
CHOP Partners with Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to Host Matchmaker Event Targeted Towards Construction, Facilities and Building Trades
CHOP partnered with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to host its first matchmaker event targeted towards construction, facilities and building trades. The virtual event offered attendees the opportunity to learn more about CHOP, our supplier diversity program, future bid opportunities, and to meet with CHOP’s senior leaders, facilities and construction teams.