Pediatric Cancer

Ukraine Pediatric Cancer

Ukrainian translators needed in Philly for pediatric cancer patients fleeing Russian invasion

CHOP ranked second-best children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

CHOP hospital ranking

Children's Health

Car crashes are killing fewer American children, but gun-related deaths show no sign of falling

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

Ella Smith

Penn State's THON raises $10.2 million for pediatric cancer research

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CHOP taking part in $14.8 million research effort into link between birth defects, childhood cancer

Medical Marijuana

Marijuana oil dramatically improved his son's life during cancer treatment, Philly father says

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

Richard Aplenc CHOP

Penn's new $27M center will advance breakthrough T-cell cancer therapy

Penn Novartis Center

Pediatric Cancer

'Deadpool' star helps raise funds to send child to CHOP for cancer treatment

Ryan Reynolds Cancer

Facing critical drug shortages, doctors must decide which kids get chemo

Sick child in hospital

Devon Still and fiancée to celebrate dream wedding, courtesy of The Knot

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Leah and Devon Still recognized with ESPY award for perseverance

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Devon Still, daughter Leah present CHOP with donation

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Baby Shane Metzgar loses battle to rare cancer

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Rowan students shave their heads to support cancer research

'Really, really big news’ for kids with cancer

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Psilocybin Cancer Depression

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Philadelphia Addiction Crisis

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Tampons Philly Schools

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

mamava lactation

App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

Purdue Pharma settlement

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to N.J.

Travis Barker Running

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

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