Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Resources for Families
Thousands of children are diagnosed with digestive and nutritional disorders each year in the United States.
At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we understand this can be an extremely challenging and disorienting time for your child and your family. You want to know what disease or condition your child has — and what treatment options are available to make them feel better.
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at CHOP provides comprehensive information about the treatment and management of these pediatric digestive conditions, as well as a host of additional resources that may help you today and as your child grows.
GI resources at CHOP
About your visit
This page details what you need to know before your child's first visit with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at CHOP. We explain what you need to bring, how to get here, and what happens during your child's examination and follow-up appointments. See about your visit.
Services available
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at CHOP provides outpatient services in 10 locations. For details about our comprehensive diagnostic services, inpatient care and specialty programs, see our services.
GI glossary
The Division has compiled an A-to-Z listing and explanation of common diagnostic tests, procedures and terms related to gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. See the GI Glossary.
Patient forms
For your convenience, we offer a number of medical forms online. You can save time at your first appointment by printing and filling out these forms before your visit. Learn more about patient forms.
GI training videos
Some children may require a nasogastric (NG) tube to receive the nutrients they need to grow. In this training video series, clinicians at CHOP present a overview of NG tubes including family demonstrations. Watch the GI training videos.
CHOP-Penn Transition Program for digestive, liver and pancreatic medicine
The CHOP-Penn Transition Program includes adult and pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, a full-time nurse practitioner and other healthcare providers from CHOP and Penn Medicine, working together to ensure a smooth transition to adult care. Our team works closely with you and your child to prepare you for the transition years in advance, and then provide comprehensive support during the process. Watch our transition video series.
Resources for all CHOP families
All patient families at CHOP have access to hospital-wide support programs that ease some of the burdens associated with caring for a sick child.
To give your child and family support
- Connelly Resource Center for Families
- Little Rock Foundation Resource Room
- Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy
- Social Work
- Chaplaincy
- Family-to-family support groups
To better organize your child's care
- Care Binders
A Care Binder is an organizing tool for families who have children or teens with special healthcare needs. Use a Care Binder to keep track of important information about your child’s health and care. - Case management
To help with other matters
To help you find resources close to home
- Community Resources for Families database
The Community Resources database offers families and professionals the opportunity to see what resources are available in the region and, in some instances, across the country. Agencies listed are non-profit and often provide services to people with disabilities and illnesses beyond what is included in the agency description.
External GI-related resources
Use the links below to connect with national resources including professional societies, disease-specific foundations and government websites.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Liver Foundation
- American Society of Transplantation
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation
- Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
- International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Contact us
To schedule an appointment with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at CHOP, please call 215-590-3630.
Reviewed by: Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition team
Date: January 2013
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