The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has earned the No. 1 spot on U.S.News & World Report's 2013-14 Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals. CHOP was also ranked in the top four for all 10 pediatric specialties surveyed.
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A hospital can be a confusing place. Whether this is the first time you are visiting or you’ve been here before, these links can help prepare you and your family before you arrive.
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Constipation is a frustrating and painful experience — both for adults and for kids. Unpleasant as it is, there are ways to get through these episodes.

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Visit Kids Health Galaxy, our kids Web site, to help prepare your child for a visit to the hospital.
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