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CHOP Multicultural Professionals Network Helps Kids Prepare for School
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The Multicultural Professionals Network at CHOP, in partnership with the Homeless Health Initiative, provided school supplies and backpacks at the Karabots Primary Care Center in West Philadelphia.
CHOP Celebrates Philly Pride Parade and Festival
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The Pride@CHOP Employee Resource Group represented Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at the Philly Pride Parade and Festival this past summer.
Capitol Hill Advocacy Day – ACE Kids Act
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In June, CHOP representatives joined the Rodriguez family for the Children’s Hospital Association’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
CHOP’s 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment
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In June, CHOP’s Board of Trustees approved the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which identifies and prioritizes community health needs.
Pennsylvania Legislature Agrees on State Budget
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The $31.6 billion spending plan, a 4.8 percent increase in spending over the previous fiscal year, funds hospital-based initiatives to levels similar to FY16.
Better Together: CHOP Hosts Second Annual Community Day
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On June 8, more than 100 people attended CHOP’s second annual Community Day which featured work being done outside of the walls of the Hospital to promote health and wellness for children and families across PA and NJ.
Mental Health Reform Act Approved by U.S. House
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On July 6, the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously approved the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, the most significant mental health reform proposed in decades.
PolicyLab at CHOP’s Dr. David Rubin Appointed to U.S. DoD Military Family Readiness Council
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David Rubin, MD, director of CHOP's PolicyLab, was recently appointed to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Military Family Readiness Council.
CHOP Employees Active in Community-wide Events
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Employees from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia participated in the 2016 ADL Walk Against Hate at the Navy Yard and celebrated Philadelphia’s love for science during the 2016 Philadelphia Science Festival.
CHOP’s Commitment to the Community and to PA and NJ Children
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The Office of Government Affairs, Community Relations & Advocacy recently published briefs illustrating our commitment to PA and NJ children, as well as a brief summarizing our Community Benefit Report.