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Patients & Families

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The most important member of your child’s care team is YOU! We want you to feel welcome and supported as you navigate your child’s medical journey here at CHOP. We offer a wide range of resources and services to help you along the way.

Caring for your child

The most important member of your child’s healthcare team is you. Explore expert advice, resources and the latest in discoveries from CHOP.

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Symptom Checker

CHOP's online symptom checker can help you make informed decisions about what level of medical care your child may need, if any, and steps you can take to relieve symptoms at home. If your child has medical risk factors such as a weakened immune system or surgery in last 7 days, please contact their specialist.
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Right Care, Right Place

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The following information can help you determine the best place to seek care when your child is sick or injured.

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Innovation by your side

As part of our community, your child will benefit from the breakthrough discoveries we make every day here at CHOP. Find out how our innovations are creating a healthier future for children everywhere. 

“The highest level of care is available to us right in our backyard – it's literally 0.9 miles door to door. We were, and are, fortunate to have one of the best hospitals in the entire country so close, and it meant a lot to us to be as least disruptive with Wesley’s routine and life as a kid as possible.”

– Lindsay and Jon, Parents of a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Navigating sick season

Frequent illness is a normal part of childhood. Focus on what you can control and use these tips to help navigate the inevitable illnesses that circulate every year.

Tips to prevent, prepare, treat

Whooping cough

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising across the country. Learn what symptoms are, and how to protect your family.

Stomach bugs

Once the stomach bug hits your family, you never want to get it again. Get tips to prevent the spread.

Medicine cabinet must-haves

Use this medicine cabinet checklist to feel prepared to make your kids feel better fast.

Join us and give back

Imagine a future where all children have a chance to grow and thrive. You can help make it happen. There are many ways to support CHOP, and every gift makes a difference.

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