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Palliative Care for the Tough Times
Published on in Community Benefit Report
After her 8-month-old baby was diagnosed with a rare and deadly cancer, Michele turned to the Center for Palliative Care team for support for her two older children.
Promoting Drinking Water in Schools
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Dr. Tasian’s effort to promote water drinking and reduce kidney stones in children led to the installation of three hydration stations in Philadelphia public schools.
CHOP Volunteers Make Camp Special
Published on in Community Benefit Report
CHOP volunteers make camp a reality for many kids with special medical needs. They not only keep them healthy, but they also take part of the activities and enjoy seeing kids being kids.
CHOP and Insurer Collaborate for Complex Patients
Published on in Community Benefit Report
CHOP has partnered with Keystone First to create an innovative way to support families of children with chronic or complex medical conditions.
Combating Hunger, One Free Meal at a Time
Published on in Community Benefit Report
Working with the Community Relations team, CHOP's ED developed a partnership with the Archdioceses of Philadelphia to make and bring meals to patients.
Pop-up Shops Distribute Free Kids’ Clothes
Published on in Community Benefit Report
Three CHOP primary care locations have partnered with Our Closet to hold monthly pop-up shops where families can select free clothing for their children.
Having Fun While Saving Lives
Published on in Community Benefit Report
Two groups from CHOP used a community-wide event to educate people on how to perform CPR and use AEDs to help keep those undergoing sudden cardiac arrest alive until EMS arrives.
South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center: Special Synergy
Published on in Community Benefit Report
A first-of-its-kind facility, the South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center combines health, literacy and wellness — all under one roof.
Behavioral Health in Schools: Coping Power
Published on in Community Benefit Report
Bringing behavioral health services to schools helps students with identified behavior disorders learn anger management, emotional awareness, appropriate social skills, problem solving and how to handle peer pressure while they’re still young.
Books for Babies: The Gift of Reading
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Two programs at Children’s Hospital encourage parents to read to newborns to help promote brain development and health.