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2022 Disability Equality Index Names CHOP a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Published on Jul 20, 2022

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been recognized by the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool used to survey employers’ disability policies, practices, and initiatives. For the fourth year in a row, CHOP received a 100 out of 100 score, the DEI’s highest ranking.

CHOP Partners with Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to Host Matchmaker Event Targeted Towards Construction, Facilities and Building Trades

Published on Jul 19, 2022

CHOP partnered with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council to host its first matchmaker event targeted towards construction, facilities and building trades. The virtual event offered attendees the opportunity to learn more about CHOP, our supplier diversity program, future bid opportunities, and to meet with CHOP’s senior leaders, facilities and construction teams.

CHOP Concussion Expert Leads New Policy Statement on Vision Disorders After Head Injuries

Published on Jul 18, 2022

A new policy statement on vision disorders after head injuries from the American Academy of Pediatrics is supported by leading ophthalmology organizations.

CHOP Researchers Reveal Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Skull Formation

Published on Jul 12, 2022

CHOP researchers have identified genes involved in skull development and created an “atlas” that describes how cell types participate in that process.

CHOP Researchers Develop Algorithm to Help Distinguish ADHD Symptoms from Related Conditions

Published on Jul 12, 2022

The algorithm could lead to better clinical trials and more targeted treatment.

Consul General of the UAE in New York Visits CHOP

Published on Jul 07, 2022

On June 28, 2022, CHOP welcomed Her Excellency Amna Binzaal Almheiri, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in New York, to observe the world-class experience her country’s patients receive at CHOP. The visit celebrated a long-standing relationship between CHOP and the UAE to improve pediatric care.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Nephrology

Published on Jul 06, 2022

Benjamin Laskin, MD, an expert in kidney disease and infection in immunosuppressed children, will fulfill new leadership role.

Infant Psychiatrist Dr. Wanjiku F.M. Njoroge Examines Mental Health in Youth and Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

Published on Jun 28, 2022

Dr. Wanjiku F.M. Njoroge, the Medical Director of the Young Child Clinic, recently discussed the state of mental health in children and young people with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

CHOP, a PTEN Foundation Center of Excellence, Hosts PTEN Conference

Published on Jun 27, 2022

As a designated PTEN Center of Excellence, CHOP offers the highest standards in multidisciplinary care.

Study Shows Link Between Cyberbullying and Suicidality in Early Adolescence

Published on Jun 27, 2022

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that targets of cyberbullying were more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, above and beyond offline bullying.