Emily Whitehead, First Pediatric Patient to Receive CAR T-Cell Therapy, Celebrates Cure 10 Years Later
Whitehead received life-saving treatment at CHOP, under the care of Dr. Stephan Grupp, transforming the field of cancer immunotherapy.
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Dr. Campbell Receives 2009 Blount Award
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The Scoliosis Research Society has awarded Dr. Robert Campbell the 2009 Walter P. Blount Humanitarian Award in recognition of "...20 years of dedication to sick children, many of whom would not be alive today without his efforts."
Research Reveals Mitochondrial Gene Defects
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CHOP researchers reveal how mitochondrial gene defects impair respiration and other major life functions.
Children With Asthma More Vulnerable to H1N1 Virus
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius meets with Philly students to highlight Philadelphia MCAN Project as a model for managing childhood asthma and reducing H1N1 risk.
Dr. Belasco Featured in Philadelphia Tribune
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Jean Belasco, MD, a CHOP neuro-oncologist, was featured in an article titled, "Experiment Gone Right," in the online Philadelphia Tribune July 21.
Pediatric Palliative Care Story on NPR's "All Things Considered"
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's approach to palliative support for children was featured on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." Read the transcript or listen to the broadcast.
CHOP Kicks Off 150th Anniversary and Celebrates Third Consecutive Number One Ranking by Child magazine
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia today marks the kickoff of its 150th anniversary year with a celebration and announcement of a third consecutive number one ranking as the nation's best pediatric hospital by Child magazine.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is celebrating Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September with a free family advocacy toolkit and a variety of events.
MyCHOP for Well and Sick Visits
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Keeping your child healthy is a team effort. We’re here to help with well and sick visit appointments. Log in to MyCHOP to schedule an appointment at this location. Not a MyCHOP user? Request an access code by calling our office or requesting one at your next appointment, then sign up.
Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care Receives Circle of Care Award
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CHOP's Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care team was one of nine programs awarded a 2008 Circle of Life Award by the American Hospital Association. The award recognizes organizations that are focused on expanding the frontiers of palliative and end-of-life care, in terms of access and quality.
Trend is Toward Sick Children Dying at Home Instead of in Hospital
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Children who die of a chronic illness are more likely to spend their final days at home compared to children who died two decades ago, according to a CHOP study in the June 27, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.