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CHOP Opens Pediatric Urgent Care Center in Mays Landing, NJ
CHOP has opened the first urgent care center in the Jersey Shore region offering convenient, after-hours care to children.
Mon Jul 22 12:30:00 EDT 2013
CHOP Patients and Penn Vet Dogs Connect at “Best Friends Bash”
Dogs with Craniofacial Defects Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Patients Embrace Differences During “Best Friends Bash” at Penn Vet.
Thu Jul 18 10:30:00 EDT 2013
A Decoy Prevents the Immune System from Defeating Gene Therapy for Hemophilia
CHOP gene therapy researchers created a decoy to fool the immune system, preventing it from mistakenly defeating the benefits delivered by a corrective gene.
Wed Jul 17 08:35:00 EDT 2013Live Twitter Chat Featuring Next-Generation Sequencing Expert from CHOP
The live chat will happen Friday, July 19 at 1 p.m. ET, and will be moderated by GenomeWeb and CLP magazine editors, and hosted by ARUP Laboratories.
Wed Jul 17 08:30:00 EDT 2013
CHOP Pediatrician Receives Award for Child Abuse Prevention Work
The Ray E. Helfer Society, an international organization of physicians dedicated to treating and preventing child abuse, presented its highest honor to CHOP pediatrician Cindy Christian, MD
Tue Jul 16 08:32:00 EDT 2013CHOP Critical Care Experts Advocate for Raising CPR Quality
An expert in critical care at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the lead author of a new consensus statement just published by the American Heart Association (AHA), calling for greater attention to improving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) throughout the U.S.
Thu Jun 27 12:43:00 EDT 2013CHOP Global Health Physician Receives Grant for HIV Research
The CIPHER Grant Program awarded more than $1 million to seven early-stage researchers for projects that address priority research gaps in pediatric HIV in resource-limited settings. One of the awards went to Global Health physician Matthew Kelly, MD, MPH.
Wed Jun 26 10:50:00 EDT 2013
CHOP Announces the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
CHOP announced the largest donation in its history: a $50 million gift from the Buerger family to support the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
Tue Jun 25 08:00:00 EDT 2013
CHOP Dentist Receives the Manuel M. Album Award
CHOP dentist receives the Manuel M. Album Award at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Mon Jun 24 13:00:00 EDT 2013
CHOP Celebrates 17th Annual Fetal Family Reunion
Over 250 children who received prenatal care at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment gathered with their families to celebrate 17 years of hope.
Sun Jun 23 14:00:00 EDT 2013
Training and Advising Pediatricians in Antibiotic Usage Improves Compliance with Prescription Guidelines
A new study suggests that educating pediatricians in their offices, and auditing their prescription patterns, encourages them to choose more appropriate antibiotics for children with common respiratory infections.
Tue Jun 11 16:01:00 EDT 2013CHOP in the Media
The Delaware News Journal Features Craniofacial Program Patient Bryttani Gore
Delaware resident Bryttani Gore was born with a rare midline cleft. At 14, she has undergone multiple surgeries and faces several more.
Mon Jul 22 11:38:00 EDT 2013
"Best Friends Bash” Pairs Craniofacial Program Patients with Pets with Similar Conditions
Inaugural “Best Friends Bash” pairs Craniofacial Program patients with pets who have similar facial differences.
Wed Jul 17 13:49:00 EDT 2013
Philadelphia Inquirer Celebrates Patients with Facial Differences
On July 17, the inaugural “Best Friends Bash” brought together patients from the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery’s Craniofacial Program with dogs treated for similar conditions by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Wed Jul 17 13:37:00 EDT 2013
Metro – US Celebrates Event Pairing Pediatric and Pet Patients
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have teamed up to help children with craniofacial conditions cope by introducing them to friendly canines who have had similar issues.
Wed Jul 17 13:26:00 EDT 2013
The Morning Call Features Transplant Patient's Unique Story
In 2010, 4-month-old Josie’s life was saved by a liver donation from 20-year-old Ethan Moyer, who was killed by a drunk driver. This summer, she was the flower girl in Ethan’s sister’s wedding, symbolizing the amazing bond shared by the two families.
Sat Jul 06 14:54:00 EDT 2013