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CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs

May 30, 2024

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

American Society for Clinical Investigation elects six new members from Penn, CHOP

Jan 19, 2024

Representing excellence across the breadth of academic medicine, the physician-scientists are among 100 active members across 50 institutions elected in 2024.

Two Research Leaders from CHOP Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oct 9, 2023

CHOP Chief Scientific Officer Susan Furth, MD, PhD, and PEDSnet founder Christopher B. Forrest, MD, PhD have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

New School Year, New Germs: How to Manage Frequent Illness This School Year

Sep 6, 2022

A new school year means new germ exposure for kids and new challenges for parents. A CHOP pediatrician offers tips to help you get through it.

The Doctor Will See You, But First: Picture This!

Jul 22, 2021

A multi-disciplinary team from CHOP created Picture This!, a novel project that uses colorful and interactive murals to inspire creative and educational moments in primary care exam rooms.

Shyness in Kids

Jul 27, 2021

Worried your child’s shyness will hold them back? A CHOP pediatrician and psychologist offer tips to encourage brave practices – and when to seek additional support.

My Child Got Sent Home Sick: Now What?

Jan 11, 2022

Advice for parents as they navigate the rules around keeping children home from school when they have symptoms of COVID-19.

The Risks to Young Children from Swallowed Objects

Nov 5, 2019

Emergency room visits from swallowed objects have nearly doubled since the ‘90s. Find tips to keep your kids safe from choking, poisoning and other injuries.