Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Selected to Participate in Nationwide ‘BUILD Health Challenge'
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A two-year grant will bring together community organizations to help children with asthma in West Philadelphia.
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For Kids with Asthma, Hospital Care Differs Little for Those on Medicaid
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Children covered by Medicaid and equally sick children not in Medicaid received essentially similar treatment for asthma in a given pediatric hospital, say CHOP outcomes researchers.
CHOP Asthma Specialist Featured on 6 ABC
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Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens discusses asthma triggers and how to control your child’s asthma on 6 ABC “Kids Health Matters” segment.
The Asthma Triggers You’ve Never Heard Of
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Some asthma triggers may surprise you.
CHOP Asthma Expert Participates in Presidential Roundtable
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Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens participated in a roundtable discussion with President Obama on climate change and public health in Washington, DC.
Research Shows Saliva Reveals Asthmatic Kids' Smoke Exposure
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Dr. James Kreindler comments on research showing saliva reveals asthmatic kids’ smoke exposure, cautioning this does not mean testing should be implemented at this time.
CHOP Physician Discusses Link Between Poverty and Asthma
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A CHOP physician discusses the barriers low-income families face caring for kids with asthma including limited access to medical care and environmental issues that can exacerbate asthma.
Novel Gene Variant Found in Severe Childhood Asthma
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An international scientific team co-led by a CHOP genome expert has discovered a gene associated with a high risk of severe childhood asthma. This finding may help lead to more effective treatments.
6 ABC Features CHOP Allergy Specialist
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6 ABC features CHOP allergist Nicholas Pawlowski, MD,who gives parents tips on recognizing and managing a child’s allergies.
Children With Asthma More Vulnerable to H1N1 Virus
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius meets with Philly students to highlight Philadelphia MCAN Project as a model for managing childhood asthma and reducing H1N1 risk.