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CHOP Hosts Inaugural Visiting Mentorship for Multicultural Advanced Practice Provider Program

Jun 16, 2021

Multicultural students from across the U.S. participated in a week-long immersive program to learn about CHOP.

National Association for Continence Recognizes CHOP’s Amanda Berry, PhD, CPNP

Dec 30, 2020

Amanda Berry, PhD, MSN, BSN, CPNP, received the Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award at the annual Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates meeting.

When Nursing is Your Passion, You Never Work a Day!

May 18, 2020

“Whether it’s in the home or the clinic, the United States or abroad, nurses are the masters of care coordination,” says Dr. Irving. “They ensure the best possible care is provided to patients and families according to their situations.”

CHOP Center for Celiac Disease Presents at the International Celiac Disease Symposium

Oct 2, 2019

From September 7-9, 2019, members of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Center for Celiac Disease team attended the International Celiac Disease Symposium in Paris, France.

Empowering and Transforming Communities through Partnerships and Medical Education: International Nurses Day 2019

May 7, 2019

In honor of International Nurses Day, we share the story of CHOP nurse practitioner Missy Duran who exemplifies how nurses have “A Voice to Lead” at home and abroad.

A Community-based Approach to Caring for Young Victims of Sexual Assault

Apr 11, 2019

CHOP's Sexual Assault Response Team is dedicated to providing the best clinical care while minimizing further trauma in young sexual assault victims.

CHOP Nurse Honored by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Apr 2, 2019

Sharon Y. Irving, PhD, MSN, CRNP, was recognized for her work in helping critically ill children.

Managing Diabetes Throughout the Holiday Season

Dec 21, 2018

Melissa Rearson, pediatric nurse practitioner, shares one patient’s story with staying on track during holiday festivities.

CHOP Nurse Receives Award for Work in Recognizing Sepsis

Sep 25, 2018

Mary Kat Abbadessa, a clinical nurse specialist fellow, helped create a two-tiered system that alerts nurses to rapid heart rate, low blood pressure.

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Global Health Allies: November 2016 Visit to the Dominican Republic

Dec 12, 2016

In November 2016 a group of six CHOP employees traveled to the Dominican Republic to work with local health promoters and nurses.

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