Foundation news

When a Kid Has an Emergency, They’ll Be Ready
Many emergency department doctors and nurses deal primarily with adult patients. A CHOP program prepares them for when a child comes through their doors.

Image-Based Precision Medicine
CHOP’s Cardiac Center harnesses new technologies, such as virtual reality, to deliver individualized, patient-specific care.

Empowering Safety, One Gun Lock at a Time
From the ED to primary care offices, a CHOP program aims to reduce gun violence by distributing free gun locks and discussing safety.

A Heartfelt Haven: The 3 South Playroom Refresh
The 3 South Playroom in CHOP’s Main Building officially reopened after a renovation funded by generous support from Dancing While Cancering, the Maddie Kramer Foundation.

Hallmark Jingle Stop Tour Visits CHOP to Spread Joy
Actors and actresses from this year’s original Hallmark holiday movies interacted with patients and their families through various holiday-themed stations.

A Breath of Fresh Air
A gift from the Wyss Foundation elevates CHOP's research in thoracic insufficiency syndrome, a rare and complex condition.

Overcoming Fears and Empowering Other Kids
Inspired by her own journey, a CHOP patient helps other children deal with the stress of managing an illness.

A Decade of Holistic Healing
The Integrative Health Program empowers patients to take charge of their recovery.

New Avenues
CHOP researchers are aiming to treat a wider range of cancers by reaching previously “unreachable” drug targets.

Grant Will Provide Transformative Career Opportunities
A new partnership between CHOP and a local high school aims to lift families out of poverty.