Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Bullying Published on May 07, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Bullying is a harmful form of youth violence — with consequences for kids who bully others, are bullied, or even observe bullying as bystanders.
Genetic Testing 101: What Parents Need to Know Published on Apr 23, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week If your child has symptoms of an inherited condition or one that might be caused by a spontaneous gene mutation, your doctor may recommend genetic testing. Here's what you need to know.
Seasonal Allergies: Keeping Symptoms in Check Published on Apr 02, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week For many kids and adults, seasonal allergies are the pits. Learn how to keep your child comfortable during allergy season.
How to Choose a Pediatrician: What to Look For Published on Apr 01, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week The pediatricians at CHOP have compiled the most important things for you to consider when choosing your baby's pediatrician.
Longer Work Shifts by Residents Don’t Raise Risk to Patients Published on Mar 26, 2019 in CHOP News Patient safety did not decline when first-year residents in dozens of U.S. adult hospitals worked shifts longer than 16 hours, say experts in outcome studies.
Research Implicates Genes Causing Osteoporosis, May Lead to Future Treatments Published on Mar 22, 2019 in CHOP News CHOP scientists used powerful analytic tools to discover new risk genes for osteoporosis, the bone-weakening disease with roots in childhood.
Emergency Department (ER) vs. Pediatric Urgent Care Published on Mar 19, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Your child has a barking cough. She sprained her ankle. He’s having an allergic reaction. Head to the emergency room? Not necessarily.
Young Drivers with Common Visual Impairments Not More Likely to Crash Published on Mar 12, 2019 in CHOP News Young drivers with two common types of visual impairment are not more likely to crash but less likely to get licensed.
Madeline Bell Recognized as One of “Top 25 Women Leaders” Published on Feb 19, 2019 in CHOP News Modern Healthcare recognized Madeline Bell, President and CEO of CHOP, for her innovative leadership and commitment to nurturing diversity.
The Do's and Don'ts of Disciplining Your Child Published on Jan 29, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Find guidance from our experts on effective discipline strategies and warnings about approaches that can be damaging.
