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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

We are breakthrough makers

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From clinical expertise, to life-changing research, to impact within our communities, we advocate for and provide the best for children in our backyard and around the world. Because our patients deserve breakthroughs. Every day.
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Our clinical expertise

Leading care, leading outcomes

Our clinical care focuses on delivering better outcomes for every child, from those with routine illnesses to rare conditions. From our two state-of-the art hospital locations, to our deep sub-specialty expertise, to our compassionate approach, our care is uniquely comprehensive.

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Our commitment to excellence

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is consistently recognized as best-in-class – from our U.S. News & World Report ranking as one of the Best Children's Hospitals in the nation, to achieving Magnet status for Nursing Excellence, to being named the nation’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes and among the best employer for diversity for 11 years in a row. Our commitment to excellence spans every department, every team and everything we do because we’re committed to the best experience for you. 

Our Patient breakthroughs

Every day at CHOP, we deliver solutions to the biggest pediatric challenges. Our hospital is a place where the unbelievable happens – where innovation meets empathy and hope leads to healing. 

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Our culture of innovation

Solving the Unsolvable

Our research transforms discoveries into life-changing solutions that will help children thrive for generations to come. With unmatched capabilities and a track record to prove it, we are committed to delivering tangible impact that will change the trajectory of health for children around the world.

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Our advocacy and impact

Tackling healthcare challenges – together

We are collaboratively taking on the biggest issues in pediatric healthcare to give all children healthier futures. Together with legislators, educators, community leaders and families, we are finding new solutions to catalyze real substantive change to improve children’s lives.

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