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Spotlight On: Youth Advisory Council

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Spotlight on: Youth Advisory Council

When leaders at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia wanted more insight into the patient experience and how it could be improved, they sought out experts: The kids themselves.

One Foot in Front of the Other

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One Foot in Front of the Other

After sudden paralysis, Ashley, 13, is learning to walk again with the help of CHOP rehab therapists, positive thinking and a lot of hard work.

Ask Dr. Bell: Having Fun in the Sun

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Ask Dr. Bell

Louis Bell, MD, chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at CHOP, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: Skin care.

Saving Lives Before Birth

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Saving Lives Before Birth

Every family at CHOP's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment is on a unique — and often complex — journey. Read about the Agosto family and their five-month, 850-mile odyssey to save their baby's life.

Alternative Energy

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Alternative Energy

Niels had constant sinus infections, gastrointestinal problems, reflux and more. When his brother, Lachlan, showed the same symptoms, his parents sought treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Brandon’s Pack of Lifesavers

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Brandon's Pack of Lifesavers

Brandon was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor that wrapped around his brain stem. He found a team of lifesavers and hope for the future at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Spotlight On: Security

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Spotlight on Security

To most CHOP visitors, Security officers are the people in blue uniforms who greet you at the entrances and parking garages. But these 89 officers do so much more behind the scenes to keep patients safe.

A Complex Journey

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A Complex Journey

Rescued from Haiti with numerous health problems, Bryon, 3, was fortunate to end up with a loving family living right in CHOP’s backyard.

Into the Genetic Future

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Into the Genetic Future

An exciting new initiative at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping unlock the secrets of children’s DNA.