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Technically Speaking: Celebrating 30 Years of Vaccines for Children
As Vaccines for Children (VFC) celebrates 30 years of protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases, Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, one of the first VFC coordinators in New York, shares her reflections on the start of the program.
On the bookshelf — Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Learn how to better communicate ideas using the authors’ SUCCESs approach. Ideas that are Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, and told through Stories are “made to stick.” Read about how Dr. Offit applied this approach in a memorable demonstration.
Vaccine Resources: Nirsevimab Effectiveness, AI in Health Communication and Updated VISs
Find a report about the effectiveness of nirsevimab in preventing severe RSV illness in Alaska Native children. Learn about a recent CDC podcast focused on health communication, and see which VISs were recently updated.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study Shows Innovative “Food Pharmacy” Program Benefits Families Living with Food Insecurity
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Announce New AI Model for Cell Segmentation and Classification
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced the creation of a new AI technology called CelloType, a comprehensive model designed to more accurately identify and classify cells in high-content tissue images. The findings were published today in the journal Nature Methods.
CHOP Announces Role in Nationwide NIH Study to Better Understand Escalating Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses in Children and Teens
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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognizes Five CHOP Physicians Selected to Join the American Pediatric Society in 2025
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced that five of its physicians and researchers were among the ninety-eight new members selected to join the American Pediatric Society (APS), one of North America's first and most prestigious academic pediatric organizations.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Announce Promising Results from First-of-its-Kind, Multicenter, Phase 1 Gene Therapy Trial for Danon Disease
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced encouraging results from the first ever gene therapy trial for Danon disease (DD), a rare, X-linked heart condition caused by a single gene mutation. The data on the results of the RP-A501 Phase 1 trial, presented at a late breaking session today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, were also published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Decreasing Food Insecurity to Improve Outcomes in Kidney Dialysis Patients
Making kidney-friendly foods at home can be hard when a family has food insecurity. Our Food Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Dialysis (FOOD) program is here to help.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: What Vaccines Does My Family Need Before Traveling Internationally?
Dr. Lori Handy recommends that you speak with your healthcare provider or travel clinic regarding vaccines or medications important for your international travel destination.