| When a child becomes ill, the
whole family is affected. Recognizing this, we are ready to provide
care and services for every child and family who come through the doors
of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Before you arrive
We offer support even before you arrive, with resources that introduce
you to the Hospital:
Welcome Folder  (
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Our downloadable folder prepares you for your stay at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. You’ll get quick tips on how to talk to your
child about hospitalization, what to bring, how to get here, where to
stay, and how to keep in touch while your child is in the hospital.
Patient
and Family Guide video
Our online video shows you what to expect during your stay at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia. You’ll learn how to identify caregivers, find
your way around, access family resources, get visiting policies, arrange
for school classes and more.
Hospital
Virtual Tour
Our interactive Virtual Tour lets you visit the Hospital in the comfort
of your own home. See points of interest such as our child-friendly Atrium,
patient rooms, Operating Room, Connelly Resource Center for Families,
cafeteria and ATMs, and call our contact numbers for more information.
During your visit
Whether you’ve come to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a
hospital stay or an outpatient clinic appointment, your child will benefit
from the most advanced technology and methods of treatment available.
Our physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals are recognized
leaders in their fields, and they are wholeheartedly committed to serving
your child and family with caring and compassion.
CHOP Family News
Our newsletter for patients and families provides you with useful information about Children's Hospital and the wide array of staff and services available. Pick up a copy of CHOP Family News in the Welcome Center or The Connelly Resource Center for Families, or read it here on our Web site.
CarePages
We offer families of hospitalized children the ability to create free, secure, personal Web pages to help quickly and easily share news, messages and photos with loved ones. The simple, online service allows families to create and maintain their Web page and message board themselves, with no technical expertise necessary.
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