Foundation news
Hidden Bone Health Risks for Children with IBD
CHOP gastroenterologist Ronen Stein, MD, details what families need to know about the link between IBD and bone health.
Braden’s Hope Awards $1.8 million in Grants to Four Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that four of its Cancer Center clinicians and researchers were awarded $1.8 million in research grants from Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that funds cutting-edge pediatric cancer research and raises community awareness.
CHOP’s Poison Control Center at 40
From modest beginnings comes a powerhouse of research, outreach and advocacy.
Why We Give: The Pliner Family
Parents Brad and Debbie, whose daughter Sarah underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, share their story.
The power of precision
Advanced surgical techniques are leading to life-changing results for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
A Diagnosis is just the beginning
CHOP’s Center for Diagnostic Excellence emphasizes clinician-family partnerships throughout the care experience.
A Day in the Life: Michal Warchol, Patient Media Program
Warchol uses a state-of-the-art multimedia broadcast studio to create programs for CHOP’s 24/7 TV channel. This is a day in his life.
Newborns Get New Answers
A program called Baby Eagle spreads its wings by delivering rapid genomic sequencing to critically ill infants at no cost to families.
Drawing from the Community
A unique program at CHOP trains unemployed residents of Philadelphia to become phlebotomists. It benefits participants, CHOP and patient families.
A Day in the Life of Dilly the Facility Dog
As a specially trained dog and a full-time CHOP employee, Dilly helps patients cope with stress and can motivate them during therapy.