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The Injury Prevention Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is dedicated to preventing injury in children through family education and safety devices.

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Research Shows Virtual Car Seat Check Program is Highly Effective

Jul 8, 2025

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that virtual car seat installation assistance can provide an acceptable and effective alternative to in-person instruction, achieving a 100% correct installation rate among participating families following the virtual intervention.

A Day in the Life: Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH

Jul 30, 2023

From the time she was a high school student in Nigeria, Ruth Abaya, MD, MPH, wanted to be a physician. She earned a medical degree from Northwestern University and completed a residency at Boston Children's Hospital before fellowship training at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Keep Kids Safe this Summer!

Apr 28, 2025

Summer provides more opportunities for kids to be active and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, it also means more injuries.

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