Celebrating Women on the Front Lines Battling COVID-19
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CHOP recognizes female Global Health leaders battling COVID-19 in the United States, Dominican Republic and Botswana.
Global Health Center News and Updates
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No Teen Left Behind: One Fellow's Mission
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CHOP Global Health fellow studies depression, anxiety and drug/alcohol abuse in youth with or at-risk of HIV in Botswana.
The CHOP Promise: Striving for Breakthroughs Both Locally and Globally
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CHOP leverages its expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in Philadelphia and around the world through its Healthier Together initiative and Global Health Center.
An Immersive Experience: The David N. Pincus Global Health Fellowship Program
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Now an attending at the Children's Hospital of Orange County in California, Dr. Casilang credits CHOP's Global Health Fellowship Program with improving her clinical and research skills.
When Nursing is Your Passion, You Never Work a Day!
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“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.”
Building a Healthy Future – Medical Education in Botswana
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The experiences of Drs. Matula, Mazhani, and Tsima highlight the game-changing potential of supporting and investing in advanced training programs for medical professionals in Botswana.
A Generous $10 Million Gift Will Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Advance Global Pediatric Health for Vulnerable Children
Published on in Global Health Update, CHOP News
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has received a $10 million gift from the Pincus Family Foundation to endow the David N. Pincus Global Health Fellowship Program at CHOP.
CHOP Partnership Makes 11 Years of Impact in the Dominican Republic
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NPS provides free pediatric primary care and community health-education to rural DR neighborhoods with limited access to medical care. Two families share their stories.
Breastfeeding in Botswana: Lactation Program Pilots at Princess Marina Hospital
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For a newborn baby, breastmilk serves as both food and medicine. In addition to providing vital nutrients, human milk plays an important role in a baby’s development.
Subspecialty and Global Health Training for Tomorrow’s Pediatric Leaders
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Four CHOP subspecialty fellows explain how they incorporated global health into their fellowship training and found their passions.