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CHOP’s Pet Therapy Program Expanded
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CHOP’s Pet Therapy Program is expanding from 30 dogs up to 80 dogs and owners, thanks to a generous donation by Gerald B. Shreiber.
Gov. Corbett Signs Child Protection Bills Into Law
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In early April, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed three bills that will help abused children and their advocates navigate more seamlessly in the child welfare system.
CHOP Partners on the Multi-State Plan Issuer Letter
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The Multi-State Plan Issuer Letter provides suggestions to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management regarding essential health benefits and providing consistent and continuous coverage to children and pregnant women.
CHOP Testifies Before City Council on Early Head Start Program
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Donna Bibbs, director of Early Head Start at CHOP, testified before the Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Education in a hearing on early childhood education.
Pediatric Research Bill Passes Senate
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If signed, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act would pay for pediatric research with taxpayer funding that was earmarked for the 2016 and 2020 political party conventions.
CHOP Testifies Before City Council on Telemedicine
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Elizabeth Younkins testified before the Philadelphia City Council about using alternative healthcare methods, including telemedicine, to serve underserved populations.
CHOP and City Partner for Building Project in South Philadelphia
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia are joining forces to provide healthcare to children and adults in South Philadelphia.
CHOP Testifies In Support of Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act
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Victoria Vetter, MD, FAAP, FACC, pediatric cardiologist and medical director of Youth Heart Watch, testified before the New Jersey Senate Education Committee in support of the Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act.
CHOP Testifies on EHR Incentive Program
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Michael Apkon, MD, senior vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer, submitted comments to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Stage 2 regulations for the Electronic Health Record Incentive Program.
CHOP Testifies on Importance of CURE Program
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Stephan A. Grupp, MD, PhD, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate about the importance of the Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement Program.