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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Announces New Hospital
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announces the construction of a new, 250,000 square-foot inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, PA, to bring world-class pediatric care closer to home.
A Night of Stars — the 12th Annual CHOP Prom
Decked out in gowns and suits, patients partied alongside their families, clinicians, and the Child Life team during the 12th Annual CHOP Prom.

The Runway Raises More than $500,000
Proceeds support sickle cell research and patient care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Eagles Autism Challenge Raises More than $2.3 Million for Autism Research, Programs
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of three organizations to benefit from proceeds raised at inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge.

Three Extraordinary Programs Are Envisioning the Breakthroughs of Tomorrow
Three Frontier Programs (NeoCLD Program, Mitochondrial Medicine, and Pediatric Airway Disorders) have made world-changing discoveries, delivered lifesaving therapies, and provided exceptional care.

GIANT Food Stores Donates More than Half a Million Dollars to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP is pleased to name the first-floor welcome desk at CHOP’s Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia, the “GIANT Check In-Desk.”
Putting the Squeeze on Juice
Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on fruit juice consumption.

An Incubator for Success
Concussion Care for Kids is a pre-eminent source of information for pediatricians, schools, coaches, families and others, one of many initiatives funded by CHOP's Chair’s Initiatives.
Age of Opportunity
Even as toy phones are replaced with cell phones, growing adolescents continue to look to their parents for guidance, support and unconditional love. Surprised? You shouldn’t be.
A Day in the Life of an Inpatient Care Coordinator
Suzanne is the inpatient care coordinator for children with complex medical needs who are seen at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center. This is a day in her life.