As the nation’s first children’s hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has a long and established reputation for innovation, excellence and superior patient outcomes. Our 567-bed Main Hospital, located on our Philadelphia Campus, has built a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality and family-centered care; fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare; and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all around the world.
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When You Arrive
Families entering CHOP’s Main Hospital will be greeted by friendly and helpful staff at the Registration Desk, located near the hospital’s main entrance. After registration, you may be directed to wait in our bright and airy Main Atrium until your child’s room is ready, or to the Emergency Department on the ground floor. The Atrium includes many distractions to keep your child entertained, including Seacrest Studios.
Reduced Parent, Caregiver and Sibling Entry
To keep our patients, families and staff safe from COVID-19, we continue to review and adjust our visitation policies. At this time, we are still limiting the number of people in our facilities, and all eligible visitors are required to wear a mask at all times. Please read these guidelines before coming to any CHOP location. Learn what you can expect when you visit CHOP during COVID-19.
Travel Advisory
Please allow for extra travel time to your appointments due to traffic congestion caused by multiple construction projects around CHOP's Philadelphia Campus and HUP, including the full closure of the Wood Garage. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the Wood Garage will be permanently closed after April 13, 2022 as we continue the construction of our New Patient Tower. Read more about parking at Philadelphia Campus.
Specialties Offered at this Location
Unique Features of Our Main Hospital
Our Main Hospital provides more than dedicated staff, advanced testing, innovative treatments and comprehensive patient care. We also offer a multitude of support services for patients and families.
In the Heart of the City
Expert trauma care
Bench to bedside
Patient Family Resources
These are some of the most frequently accessed resources for families receiving care at CHOP.