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Zion’s Story - Double Hand Transplant
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By any measure, 8-year-old Zion Harvey has led an extraordinary life. At the age of 2, he developed sepsis, a life-threatening infection that led to the amputation of his feet and hands. The illness also damaged his kidneys and, two years later, Zion underwent a kidney transplant — receiving an organ donated by his mother, Pattie Ray.
CHOP Loses a Legendary Doctor, Mentor and Friend
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Dr. Pasquariello, who passed away Aug. 29, spent his entire 54-year career at CHOP. For many years, “Dr. Pat,” as patients, parents and physicians-in-training called him, was the director of CHOP’s Main Campus primary care practice, caring for thousands of children and families, sometimes for multiple generations.
Spotlight on: CHOP Care Network Expansion
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Three bright, spacious new CHOP Specialty Care Centers opened in 2015. All three locations offer a range of new services and provide an alternative to emergency rooms for non-emergencies.
An Inquiring Mind
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On the eve of her retirement Lucy Rorke-Adams, MD, looks back — and ahead.
Welcome to the Jungle
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A jungle theme decorates the playroom in 5 South, incorporating artwork created by patients as well as 15 hidden objects that promote activity.
A Day in the Life
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Colleen McFadden, RN, has been a nurse at CHOP for 16 years, including 10 in the Emergency Department. This is a day in her life.
A Rare Glimpse at the High-Stakes World of Fetal Medicine
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A documentary showcasing fetal-surgery at CHOP and offering insight into the passion that drives members of the CFDT's clinical team.
Take a Trip with the CAR Autism Roadmap!
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The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at CHOP recently launched a website to give families a single place to go for accurate, up-to-date information on autism spectrum disorder.
Protect their Pearly Whites
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Louis Bell, MD, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at CHOP, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: dental care.
The Next Chapter
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With more than 25 years at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Madeline Bell is a respected leader with a new role: CEO.