CHOP

Baby Box

Doctor casts doubt on effectiveness of baby boxes

One in 3 teens with autism spectrum disorder gets driver's license, CHOP study says

Children's Health

CHOP study warns headaches are more common indicator of stroke among children

CHOP pre-emptively ranked 2018's top U.S. medical school for pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Temple students raise $400K to benefit CHOP during dance marathon

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CHOP doctors caution parents against using wearable baby monitors, like Owlet

Owlet Baby Moniter

Philly organization hands out $150,000 in grants to develop medical devices for children

Performing Arts

Gallery: Cirque Éloize performs at CHOP

Carroll - Cirque Eloize Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Eagles players make surprise visit to CHOP patients for holidays

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South Philly community rallies to make last-minute Christmas wish possible for kid with cancer

Christmas Needy Family

Pa. girl, 4, corrals 3,000 gifts in toy drive for CHOP

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CHOP study: Child abuse in Army families could be going under-reported

CHOP finds success with gene therapy for hemophilia patients

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Annual TOY fundraiser returns for 10th year, at new location

CHOP researchers identify gene linked to childhood ear infections

CHOP unveils $50 million effort for pediatric genetics research

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

In New York Times, CHOP urologist fields prickly subject for parents

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Eagles Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to CHOP for autism research

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CHOP fundraiser honors slain Berks County family

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WATCH: Zion Harvey, CHOP patient who received new hands, throws first pitch for Orioles

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HUP-Penn Presbyterian, CHOP score high in new 'U.S. News' rankings

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

CHOP debuts Health and Wellness Garden in West Philadelphia

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Kids can learn to cook from Fine Palate chef and son

Culinary Kids Camp

CHOP, Einstein announce alliance in maternity care, pediatrics

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Alternative Medicine

CHOP to offer patients acupuncture beginning July, more alternative health options soon

CHOP earns stellar marks in annual ranking of Best Children's Hospitals

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Children's Health

Seven-year-old Lansdale boy running triathlon with service dog

Shane Popiny and Service Dog Joei

CHOP, Philadelphia launch trailblazing Community Health and Literacy Center

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CHOP joining country's largest autism study

Report: CHOP staff manager threatened by suspect armed with knife

CHOP, Eagles raise more than $40K for autism research

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Join a 5-mile run along the Manayunk Canal Towpath to benefit CHOP

Manayunk Canel Tow Path

Health and Fitness

CHOP receives $5 million donation from Wawa Foundation

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CHOP researchers name new syndrome that causes rare intellectual disability

CHOP scientists find mother's birthweight, blood sugar tied to newborn's size

CHOP doctor receives $1M 'quantum' grant for pediatric cancer research

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Six Philadelphia hospitals join study to treat deadly epileptic seizures

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CHOP finds PTSD common among adults with congenital heart disease

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Temple, Penn chosen for huge concussion study

CHOP research shows fixing urban blight may reduce youth homicide, violence

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CHOP staffers eye Philly tech partnerships at SXSW

CHOP launches data platform for White House pediatric cancer initiative

PhillyVoice's 'Quotes of the Week' quiz

Quotes Quiz Feb 19

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