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Information about Sexual Health Helps Protect Teens Against STDs
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In 2015, the Adolescent Initiative helped more than 160 youth infected with HIV get care, and 3,000 Philadelphia teens received education and case management services in order to prevent new HIV infections.
Goal: No More Injured Kids
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Preventing injuries to children and youth is the focus of two complementary programs at Children’s Hospital: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Injury Prevention Program.
Nurses Share Knowledge, Skills Outside CHOP’s Walls
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The Community Nurse Advocacy Fellowship gives nurses the opportunity to step outside their roles at Children’s Hospital and into the community, where their knowledge and skills are aimed at improving children’s health.
Partners Facilitate Behavioral Health Services Expansion
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Children’s Hospital entered into new partnerships to expand psychiatric and behavioral health services and ramped up the training of the next generation of pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists.
Employees Volunteer in the Community to Improve Children’s Health
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Every week, CHOP employees use their healthcare knowledge in a variety of ways with a shared goal: improving the lives of children and families.
Teens Learning to ‘Be Proud, Be Responsible’
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Two CHOP primary care locations are spearheading a community-driven initiative focusing on reducing teen pregnancy rates as part of the CDC-funded I MATTER Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.
Special Care for Special Families
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Families are at the center of several special events and programs organized by a variety of specialties at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Making Summer Camp Accessible for All Kids
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CHOP employees volunteer at various summer camps, including a residential outdoor camp for children with cardiac conditions, led by CHOP cardiologist Brian Hanna, MD, PhD.
Supporting, Enhancing Diversity
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Employees and CHOP leaders participate in community events and work to build awareness and skills among CHOP’s own staff so that the Hospital is welcoming to all.
Generosity to Share
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CHOP donates supplies all around the world, which not only helps improve healthcare and well-being of children and families, but also reduced medical waste for the eighth year in a row.