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Pediatric Research at the Forefront of Data-sharing

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pediatric research group

Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium launched CAVATICA, a portal that will enable researchers to collaboratively access, share, and rapidly analyze data collected about diseases impacting children.

Climate Change and Children’s Health

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CHOP participated in a roundtable discussion on climate change and its impact on kids’ health, hosted by U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and Sheldon Whitehouse.

Children's Hospital on Capitol Hill - September 2016

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Chuck Adams MSW on Capitol Hill

CHOP representatives presented before Congress on many topics impacting children, including sickle cell disease, childhood cancer survivorship, pediatric research funding, Zika virus, and the ACE Kids Act.

Capitol Hill Advocacy Day – ACE Kids Act

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Capitol Hill Advocacy Day - ACE Kids Act

In June, CHOP representatives joined the Rodriguez family for the Children’s Hospital Association’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.

Mental Health Reform Act Approved by U.S. House

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On July 6, the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously approved the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, the most significant mental health reform proposed in decades.


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