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Innovative Ways to Tackle Food Insecurity
Peer-led cooking classes help families prepare nutritious meals for their children and start them on a path to lifelong healthy eating.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Implement Successful Virtual Driving Assessment for Teens in Healthcare Settings
Study results, the culmination of two years worth of expansion, offer strategies for providers to empower teen driving safety.
CHOP-Developed Adolescent Health Questionnaire Helps Doctors and Families Navigate Complex Issues
The questionnaire has been successfully adapted across pediatric primary care and increased discussion about drug use and sexual health.
CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs
Screeners helped families enroll in WIC and SNAP programs, which are linked to better health outcomes.
CHOP Researchers Validate Pediatric “Allergic March” in Large National Study
In the largest study of its kind, CHOP researchers have validated a population-level pattern of pediatric allergy development known as the “allergic march.”
New Study Shows Peanut Patch Effective in Young Toddlers
A new study involving CHOP researchers found that daily use of a “peanut patch” for one year was effective in desensitizing a majority of peanut-allergic toddlers.
Making Halloween Safe and Fun for Kids with Allergies
Halloween offers scares and delights for children, but for parents of kids with food allergies, the holiday also brings an extra level of concern.
CHOP’s Food Allergy Bravery Clinic Helps Kids with Food Allergies Overcome Anxiety
A new study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that a first-of-its-kind program at CHOP can help children with food allergy-related anxiety reduce their fears and improve their quality of life.
Keen Questioning in Urgent Care Leads to Quick Diagnosis of Rare Food Allergy
Case: A 7-month-old male presented to one of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s After-hours Urgent Care locations with vomiting, dry heaves, and lethargy. It was his third similar episode.
Helping Kids Avoid Food Allergens at Holiday Gatherings
A CHOP allergist shares tips for keeping kids with food allergies safer at holiday events.