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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
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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
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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
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Working with the Community Relations team, CHOP's ED developed a partnership with the Archdioceses of Philadelphia to make and bring meals to patients.
South Philadelphia Health and Literacy Center: Special Synergy
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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
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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.
The Garden at Karabots: A Piece of Peace
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The Garden at Karabots offers a tranquil place to relax before and after appointments, and plays host to a variety of educational programming and community events.
CARE Award: A Helping Hand
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Enhanced care coordination through the CARE Award and the Compass Care programs helps keep complex patients on track.
Discharge Medication Counseling: Knowledge Is Power
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Extra education in native language helps parents understand how and when to administer medications to reduce medication error risks.