Weekend Well Visits Make Care Easier for Families
Compassionate care inspires patient and family
A Middleman Family Pavilion nurse provides compassionate, attentive care to a teen and family in distress, leaving a lasting impression on the young patient — and her CHOP-employed mother.
New Hope for Faster Concussion Recovery
In the first clinical trial of its kind, CHOP researchers find that a specific formulation of branched chain amino acids may help young people recover more quickly from concussion.
Life-saving guidance when minutes count
A Poison Control information specialist’s compassionate communication helps a young adult in crisis seek life-saving care, highlighting the team’s vital role in mental health emergencies and public health.
Helping families weather the storm
An information analyst quickly mobilizes patient data ahead of category 5 Hurricane Milton, allowing CHOP’s Leukodystrophy Center team to support vulnerable families in Florida and ensure continued care even during the storm.
Progressive care unit staff brings snow day joy to patients
A simple snow day becomes a moment of delight for ventilator-dependent patients when staff bring winter indoors, so that patients can safely explore and celebrate the season.
Compassion, determination and teamwork bring comfort to grieving families
A new bedside nourishment program at CHOP provides comfort boxes to grieving families, offering quiet support during end-of-life moments.
Making a flower girl’s dreams come true
When a young leukemia patient’s hospitalization stands in the way of performing flower girl duties at her uncle’s wedding, a care team brings the festivities to the Middleman Family Pavilion.
It takes a village – and mutual appreciation – to run the PACU
A dedicated Environmental Services team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) receives heartfelt recognition from clinical staff for their teamwork, reliability and compassion — proving that mutual appreciation and collaboration are key to exceptional patient care.
Care, compassion and new kicks
A CHOP security officer gives his own sneakers to an unhoused man on a cold morning – a small act of kindness that leaves a big impression.
Wellness and connection address burnout to help staff thrive
A new wellness effort from CHOP’s Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs leads to the creation of a team-wide Wellness Compact, promoting shared values and actionable strategies to reduce burnout and improve staff engagement.
Creative communication improves care and promotes safety
A psychiatric clinical supervisor uses sign language to deescalate a nonverbal patient in crisis, ensuring safety and dignity for both the patient and care team.