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STRIVE-ing for Comprehensive Care for DSD in One Program
Experts in the STRIVE Program work collaboratively to delivery comprehensive care to children with differences in sexual development/intersex and other conditions.
Coping with a Dual Diagnosis
Parents are usually blindsided when they find out that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), a rare genetic disorder that depresses blood sugar to dangerously low levels.
Psychologist Joins Adrenal and Puberty Center Team
Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the Adrenal and Puberty Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
The Rare Intersection of HI and Turner Syndrome
Sometimes rare and super rare genetic conditions occur within the same child. That’s the case for Turner syndrome, which has an incidence rate of about 1 in 2,500 female births, and congenital hyperinsulinism, which happens about once in 50,000 births.
Psychologist Joins HI Team
Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
Seeing Food as Medicine
The Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers helpful tips and specialized programs to support children with GI symptoms.
The Power of Yoga Breathing for Children
Find out how you can introduce the idea of breathwork in ways your child will understand and enjoy.
Try Mindfulness to Calm and Focus Your Kids and Yourself
Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment. Learn how it can be helpful and how to get started.
How Aromatherapy Can Help Children
Used thoughtfully and carefully, aromatherapy can help children, as well as adults, feel calmer and sleep better. It is also shown to reduce nausea, discomfort and pain.
The Integrative Health Program Helps Families Find Elusive Answers
Complementary care provided by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP considers the whole child — family, environment, mind, body and soul. It can help reduce stress, speed healing, and in some cases resolve symptoms that aren’t addressed through more conventional therapies.