Researchers Stop Extra Bone Growth in Animal Model of Rare Disease
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CHOP and Penn scientists used a drug candidate to prevent multiple bone problems in animals with the human mutation for a rare but debilitating genetic disease.
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CHOP Announces Opening of Wawa Volunteer Center, Receives $5 Million Gift from The Wawa Foundation
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Wawa’s legacy of support for CHOP dates back 160 years, and the company has raised more than $3 million to support various hospital programs.
CHOP Expert Named to Blue Ribbon Panel of National Cancer Moonshot Initiative
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Peter C. Adamson, MD, a pediatric oncologist at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will join other thought leaders in advising the scientific direction and goals of Vice President Joe Biden’s National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Children’s Miracle Network Names CHOP Patient “Champion of Delaware”
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CHOP patient Bryttani Gore has been named "Champion of Delaware" by Children's Miracle Network and will be treated to an all-expenses trip to New York by CHOP and the Marriott Philadelphia Business Council.
April Is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month!
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CHOP occupational therapists will be visiting CHOP campus locations April 11 – 15 to share information about OT and to highlight the importance of this service to our patients. Look for the signs if you are interested in participating!
New Syndrome Named, Causes a Rare Intellectual Disability
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CHOP researchers identified a new syndrome that causes intellectual disability. They suggest that an amino acid supplement may treat this condition in the future.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Designated as a Keystone 10 Hospital
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CHOP is the first non-BFHI hospital in the state recognized by the Department of Health for commitment to breastfeeding.
CDC Reports on Autism Prevalence and Importance of Early Evaluation
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Susan Levy, MD, discusses the CDC’s autism findings with AAP News, and the importance of early diagnosis and access to screening across different demographics.
CHOP Oncologist Receives $1 Million Hyundai Quantum Grant to Improve Leukemia Treatment
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Dr. Richard Aplenc has received a $1 million Hyundai Quantum Grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels to advance treatment for a high-risk form of childhood leukemia
Effects of Losing Parents to Domestic Violence
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Dr. Dahlsgaard discusses the findings of a new study that evaluated the mental health status of children whose mothers were murdered by their fathers.