Navigating COVID-19

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In the Hospital

We have many procedures in place to keep your family safe when your child visits the Emergency Department or is admitted to the Main Hospital.
What to Expect

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In the Network

Our Primary Care, Specialty Care and Urgent Care locations take many precautions to provide care safely.
Your Appointments

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COVID-19 Testing

CHOP offers families both online and phone screening options to determine if a child needs a COVID-19 test.
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REDUCING PARENT, CAREGIVER & SIBLING ENTRY: Read before you go »

"Is it safe to come to CHOP?"

Yes. We continue to safely provide care. Please don't delay a needed visit to your healthcare provider. Watch this video for a preview of what to expect when you come to our Philadelphia Campus.

Answering Your Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines

Find more information about COVID-19 vaccines and CHOP’s vaccine distribution plans:

Expert Advice on Timely Topics

Decision fatigue? Every family needs to weigh their personal and community risk factors when navigating life during the pandemic. Advice from trusted sources can help you make informed decisions. Here’s some advice from our experts.


Staying on Track

Routine checkups are more important than ever! Here’s more information on why it’s important not to delay care, how we’re getting kids back through our doors safely, and other ways to promote your child's overall wellness.


Video Visits

Are you uncertain about going to a doctor’s office right now? Telehealth is an option for many of our patients, whether you need to see your pediatrician, a specialist or urgent care. Here are some things you’ll need to know.


Helping Your Child Understand

Talking to Kids About the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Well into the pandemic, you and your child may still have unanswered questions. Read advice for how to talk with your child about COVID-19.

Getting Kids to Wear Face Masks

Not every child adapts quickly to wearing a mask. Here are some ways to get your child to “mask up” without melting down.

Coping With Uncertainty & Stress

Feeling Safe During a Crisis

Here are five ways caregivers can make home feel safe — even during turbulent times.

Managing Your Child's Anxiety

These helpful tips can help your family cope with ongoing uncertainty and avoid the “what if” trap..

Managing Emotions

By understanding your child's feelings and emotions, you can help them better cope.

Missing Milestones

How to help teens cope with the impact of COVID-19 and better plan for their futures.

Social Distancing Support

Tips to keep you connected to friends and family during coronavirus-related restrictions.

Practice Self-Compassion

We must learn to be kind to ourselves, trading self-criticism for self-compassion.

Therapeutic Breathing

Watch a video to learn therapeutic breathing techniques from integrative health experts at CHOP.

Guided Relaxation Exercises

These guided videos and audio recordings can help create a more peaceful and restful state of mind.

Take a Mindfulness Walk

Take a guided mindfulness walk to reconnect with your surroundings and ease anxiety.

Managing Disruptive Behavior

Strategies and tools to reduce conflict and improve well-being in your family.

Teens, Stress & COVID-19

Tips to help teens deal with COVID-19 stress and build resiliency for the future.

More Resources for Families

Here are some other helpful resources developed by CHOP experts to help keep your family informed and healthy.

 

Security Reminder

CHOP will never ask for sensitive information such as passwords or social security numbers outside of MyCHOP, our patient portal. If you receive a call, text, email or social media message asking for sensitive information, do not respond. If you have questions, call your CHOP provider using a phone number you know is legitimate, or contact us through MyCHOP.

 

Next Steps
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