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IBC Foundation Healthy Futures Program
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The Independence Blue Cross Foundation funded a three-year project whereby many community partners visit a number of Philadelphia-area schools to help kids eat right, get fit and stay well.
Growing Partnerships in Our Communities
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CHOP held its first Career Exposure Workshops in July 2014 where 17 students from high school, college and trade school got to meet and hear from CHOP employees about their current positions and career paths.
CHOP Goes to Washington: Children’s Hospital Association Family Advocacy Day
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CHOP's Government Affairs team accompanied Christopher Ennis and his family to Washington, DC, for The Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day, to participate in meetings with elected officials and advocate on issues impacting children’s healthcare.
CHOP Goes Back to Washington: Advocating for the ACE Kids Act
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CHOP's Government Affairs team advocated to Congress in support of HR 4930, the ACE Kids Act, proposed federal legislation which aims to create nationally-designated children’s hospital networks to manage care for children with medically-complex conditions.
Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit
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President Barack Obama hosted a national summit at the White House to publicize the growing problem of sports-related concussions among children and adolescents.
New Jersey Panel Discussion: Meeting Patient Needs while Cutting Healthcare Costs
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During a conference hosted by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI), Lisa Biggs, MD, associate chief medical officer at CHOP, presented some of the issues related to cutting healthcare costs which are unique to pediatrics.
CHOP Partners With Philadelphia School District: Education Report Released
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In response to CHOP's PolicyLab report that examined the academic outcomes of Philadelphia public school students who have been involved with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems, the School District of Philadelphia and DHS have committed to improving the educational experience of students with DHS involvement.
Support for Graduate Medical Education at Children’s Hospitals
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Support Reauthorization Act of 2013, which included a recommended $265 million for CHGME in the bill. The committee’s bill also allocated $30.46 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Combating Autism Act Briefing for Elected Officials and Staff
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CHOP hosted U.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and nine staffers representing eight different congressional offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to participate in an Autism Awareness Day.
Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) Press Conference
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On May 12, 2014, CHOP held a press conference to announce the official launch of the Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) — a CHOP-wide effort to interrupt the cycle of violence.