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The Hospital Launches a Historic Campaign

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CHOP's campaign For Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs is determined to raise a historic $1 billion by 2020 — and we’ve already reached the $800 million mark.

Doubling Down on a Sure Investment

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The Bramans' second $5 million donation will significantly grow the staff of the Center for GI Motility and pioneer a new program to better assist young adults as they move from pediatric to adult care.

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

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Philanthropy helped CHOP develop the first cell therapy to receive FDA approval and provide lifesaving treatments to 170 children with ALL, like Paulina.

A History of Generosity

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Philanthropic donations have helped CHOP transform the lives of children worldwide. Here is a glimpse of CHOP’s early philanthropic history.

Finding the Words

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The Woody Starkweather Intensive Stuttering Program at CHOP focuses on improving speech development through interactive games and activities.

Are E-cigarettes Safe?

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Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: e-cigarettes — the newest tobacco products.

The Hospital’s Largest Giving Group Evolves

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The generosity of Founders Society members has made an indelible impact on the Hospital and helped CHOP recently open several state-of-the-art facilities.

To Soothe and Heal

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Marla L. Vanore, RN, MHA

The Medical Behavioral Unit at CHOP, with its concentrated approach to treating patients with behavioral issues and soothing atmosphere, is meant to reduce anxiety and help patients, like Mary, stay safe while recovering at the Hospital.

A Day in the Life of a CHOP Pediatrician

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Mary Fabio, MD

Mary Fabio, MD, is a pediatrician at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center who sees patients in CHOP’s Refugee Health Clinic one morning each month. This is a day in her life.