How Social Workers Support Patients and Families
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The Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has social workers who provide support and guidance to cardiac patients and families.
Cardiac Center News and Updates
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CHOP Collaborates in Public Reporting of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes
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The PCH4 report provides hospital-specific volume and risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality data on 10 widely performed heart surgeries classified by the STS as benchmark procedures.
CHOP Cardiac Experts Present at the 6th Krakow Educational Workshop on Congenital Heart Disease
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The conference featured speakers from around the world and focused on progress and challenges in the management of complex congenital heart disease.
Know Your Family Cardiac History — for Your Child’s Sake and Your Own
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Knowing your family's cardiac history can help clinicians take preventative steps to reduce the risk of serious health effects for you — and your children.
Philly.com Medical Mystery: What Caused Healthy Teen’s Heart to Stop?
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Thanks to the treatment and care she received at CHOP, Maeve is ready to get back on the field after her sudden cardiac arrest. But what caused her heart to stop?
The Cardiac Center at CHOP Celebrates Major Milestone with Big Hearts to Little Hearts
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Clinical leaders at the Cardiac Center at CHOP celebrated a major milestone with Big Hearts to Little Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for congenital heart disease research.
The Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center Earns Accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association
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The Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center is the only program of its kind in the region, and treats all types of congenital heart conditions in adult.
March Is National Child Life Month
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March is National Child Life Month. Join the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in celebrating.
Youth Heart Watch Program Recognizes First Heart Safe School in Philadelphia
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The Cornerstone Christian Academy was recognized as the first Youth Heart Watch "Heart Safe School" in Philadelphia.
Baby with Rare Heart Defect Saved by Team at CHOP
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Dr. Jack Rychik and Dr. Jack Rome from the Cardiac Center at CHOP were featured in a CBS3 story.