Researchers found escalating disparities at each point along the healthcare system journey for pediatric head trauma patients from diagnosis through recovery, a “leaky pipeline” of follow up care suggestive of multiple barriers experienced by patients and their families.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced a $1.7 million investment from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania to expand impactful community efforts that address health-related medical and social needs in the Philadelphia region.

Community Health Partnership Clinic will offer resources and supplies to help prepare families for the upcoming school year, with a focus on asthma education.

Screeners helped families enroll in WIC and SNAP programs, which are linked to better health outcomes.

CHOP’s Center for Health Equity is working with community members to identify and eliminate health disparities.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce our participation in Accelerate Health Equity, an initiative designed to combat systemic racism and barriers to achieving health equity.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia today announced that Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD has been appointed Senior Director of its Center for Health Equity. In this new role, Dr. Bryant-Stephens will lead the development and execution of a bold strategic plan to address the impact of healthcare disparities in Philadelphia and beyond.