Cardiac Center News and Updates

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CHOP Celebrates First Annual Cardiac Family Fun Day

Published on May 15, 2018

An eventful day of fun, food and games provided families an opportunity to reconnect with friends and the professionals who cared for them.

Here for Every Heart

Published on May 09, 2018

Whether the problem is common or rare, the Cardiac Center at CHOP is at the vanguard of treatment.

Summer Fun in the Sun: Camps Can Help Children Thrive with Peer Interactions

Published on Apr 05, 2018

Summer camps provide children with cardiac conditions opportunities to meet new friends, connect with peers who have experienced similar medical treatments, gain independence, and discover new activities and hobbies.

The Second Annual Philly Spin-In Raises More than $416,000

Published on Apr 04, 2018

Proceeds from the Philly Spin-In support the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Philly.com and GMA Feature First Patient at CHOP to Receive the Harmony Valve

Published on Mar 09, 2018

New strategies in minimally-invasive heart surgeries are helping patients delay or even avoid open-heart surgery.

Cardiovascular Programs Debate CHD Survivorship Clinics

Published on Mar 01, 2018

A recent article in Cardiovascular Business explored the pros and cons of congenital heart disease survivorship clinics across the country.

New Stem Cells Found in Lung, May Offer Target for Regenerative Medicine

Published on Feb 28, 2018

Newly found stem cells that multiply after a lung injury may lead to novel future treatments for patients of all ages with lung diseases.

Tips for Making Exercise Fun for Kids

Published on Dec 12, 2017

Did you know that children of all ages need at least 60 minutes every day of moderate to vigorous physical activity? Find out how you can encourage physical activity in kids.