CHOP

CHOP structural racism

CHOP joins dozens of health systems in declaring racism a public health crisis

Children's Health

MIS-C may be leaving children with heart damage, CHOP researchers find

MIS-C Myocarditis Children

Children's Health

Labrador to help CHOP patients achieve therapy goals, reduce anxiety

CHOP welcomes first facility dog

CHOP doctors offer back-to-school safety tips as COVID-19 disrupts education

COVID-19 School Safety Tips

CHOP researchers see sense of altruism in people's COVID-19 worries

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Sixers to host $1,500 NBA 2K tourney that's open to everyone — and it's for a good cause

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Children's Health

Youth with diabetes more likely to stick to CGM if they're involved in the decision, CHOP study finds

Youth CGM devices

Penn Medicine hospitals again named among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report

Penn Medicine best hospitals

As youth sports return, doctors urge athletes to take 'quaranteam' pledge

Youth Sports COVID-19

Children's Health

CHOP retains No. 2 spot in U.S. News' best pediatric hospital rankings

CHOP ranked second by U.S. News

Cancer immunotherapy research could aid COVID-19 vaccine development

CHOP Vaccine COVID-19

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ink new contract

Independence Blue Cross, CHOP agreement

Discussing mutual strengths can improve parent-teen communication

Parent-teen communication

Children's Health

As vaccinations fall amid coronavirus pandemic, longterm concerns rise

Childhood vaccines

Children's Health

Kawasaki disease may be a COVID-19 complication for some young children

Kawasaki disease and COVID-19

CHOP model projects COVID-19 course in Philly, other densely-populated counties

CHOP COVID-19 Model

Eagles and owner Jeffrey Lurie donate $1 million to support health care workers in Philadelphia

Eagles Lurie donation coronavirus

King of Prussia Restaurant Week benefits Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

King of Prussia Restaurant Week

Children's Health

Palforzia, the first peanut allergy drug, to hit market later this year

Palforzia Peanut Allergy Drug

CHOP doctor optimistic about stopping coronavirus because he's an Eagles fan, he tells CNN

Offit Penn Coronavirus Eagles

Children's Health

Gritty visits CHOP for 4-year-old birthday boy who idolizes him

Jack Gritty CHOP

Three-year-old CHOP patient sends heartfelt letter to Flyers mascot Gritty

Gritty CHOP

Children's Health

CHOP breaks ground on King of Prussia inpatient facility

CHOP KOP 2021

CHOP study finds nonverbal autistic kids slower to process sounds

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia autism study

Children's Health

CHOP's new robot sings, dances and even recognizes patients' faces

CHOP robot NAO

CHOP study finds potential blood-based biomarker for PTSD

CHOP PTSD

Children's Health

Rutgers' dedicated pediatric multiple sclerosis program only one in New Jersey

Pediatrician Patient 08022019

Misconduct Tavern's 1-mile run benefitting CHOP includes beer, burgers

Misconduct Mile benefiting CHOP

Children's Health

U.S. News ranks CHOP as second best children's hospital in country

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ranked second best hospital

Children's Health

CHOP to open pediatric urgent care center in Bryn Mawr

CHOP Bryn Mawr

Children's Health

Teen drivers with ADHD far more likely to crash than peers

Car Crash Teens ADHD

Children's Health

CHOP announces plans for new specialty center in Abington

Stock_Carroll - Children's Hospital CHoP

Three Philly students hospitalized after eating 'possibly laced' Rice Krispies treats

Martha Washington School rice krispies treats

PHOTOS: Wentz meets young fans at CHOP

Dillon - Wentz at CHOP

Telemedicine offers new health care possibilities – but payment challenges abound

Carroll - Telemedicine in schools

They're rallying behind 'the strongest little girl in the world'

Ella Smith

Children's Health

CHOP says patient information accessed in email data breach

CHOP Children's Hospital

More college students seeking out counseling – but suicide still a huge problem

Carroll University of Pennsylvania Students

Consumer baby monitors produce inaccurate readings, CHOP study finds

Owlet_Baby_Monitor

Jefferson Health CEO named among most influential in health care after Trump

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North Jersey family, CHOP doctor discuss journey to discover boy's rare disease on 'Today' show

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Parents regularly use their phones while driving their children, study shows

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