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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Community Legal Services Announce Partnership to Offer Legal Support to West and Southwest Philadelphia Families Facing Eviction
CHOP’s Healthier Together Initiative, which addresses the social determinants of health, will support CLS to provide legal representation to families as Philadelphia’s temporary ban on evictions is set to expire, and the national moratorium on evictions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers only a fraction of Philadelphia renters.
Study Finds More Than 90% of Driver’s License Suspensions Are Not Related to Traffic Safety
Suspensions disproportionately affect low income, Black and Hispanic families and may severely limit access to employment and healthcare.
CHOP Joins 38 U.S. Health Systems to Declare: It is Undeniable, Racism is a Public Health Crisis
CHOP and 38 other health systems in 45 states and Washington, DC have committed to addressing racism and the public health disparities caused by racism.
Most Mass Shootings Occur Within A Mile of a School or a Place Where Children Live, Learn and Play
Once random and rare, today mass shootings are relatively common, often high-profile events that lead to catastrophic outcomes for both victims and witness bystanders. A new research letter published today in JAMA Pediatrics from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) shows that one in five mass shootings occurs within a block of a school and more than 90% occur within a mile of a school or place where children gather.
These Pediatricians ‘Prescribe’ Kids Books, to Boost Your Baby’s Brain
The new guidelines address how to treat children with complex medical conditions.
Study Finds Younger and Older Drivers More Likely to Drive Older, Less Safe Vehicles
Groups at highest risk of traffic injury drive vehicles without safety features that could potentially save their lives.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Earns HAP Achievement Award
The Community Asthma Prevention Program receives a “Community Champion” Achievement Award from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).
New Study Sheds Light on How to Improve Injury Prevention Counseling During Doctor Visits
Important topics like teen driving safety, water safety, and poison prevention are not always discussed, which means strategies for covering those topics need to be devised.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognized as a Leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to be recognized for the 2nd year in a row by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion."
Study Shows Vision and Balance Issues are Common in Elementary School-age Children with a Concussion
In a new study focused on concussions in children ages 5-11, CHOP researchers identify opportunities to improve outcomes for this age group through more consistent assessments at the initial health care visit.