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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals & research facilities in the world.
Joined March 2010
Erin & Abby Delaney were separated in June after being born joined at the head. Watch & share this video to see how they are today!
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CHOP & @PennMedicine have delivered the first-ever personalized gene editing therapy for a patient with CPS1 deficiency, marking a major milestone in the application of CRISPR-based treatments. Learn more about KJ & the future of personalized medicine:
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A team at CHOP is closer than ever to creating a method to treat prematurity through a womb-like device:
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Thank you @LillyPulitzer for these beautiful #SummerinLilly outfits! Our patients & staff looked incredible! http://t.co/v8mYiAiK1g.
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Need help explaining the coronavirus gameplan to your kids? We called in the pros to help. Check out this video from @Eagles' @brandongraham55. #CheerOnCHOP
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Today, we joined @PennMedicine for a White Coats for Black Lives observance. Children are the future & all are entitled to a safe, healthy life where social & racial inequities are intolerable, & one day, obsolete. As champions for kids, we won't rest until this is achieved.
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Our patient Emily Whitehead is celebrating a major milestone today: 10 years cancer free! She was the first pediatric patient in the world to receive CAR T-cell therapy, in collaboration w/ our partners at @PennMedicine. Catch her on the @TODAYshow tomorrow morning!
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THANK YOU to @nhlflyers @28cgiroux, @michaelraffl and @bellsy78 for visiting the kids at CHOP! http://t.co/Rri9GGycif.
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Our partners @Wawa & @Eagles brought smiles to many of our patients today! Former Eagle @BrentCelek, Eagles President Don Smolenski, @EaglesCheer, Swoop & Wawa associates volunteered their time on the Wawa Coffee & Care Cart serving free beverages in our Buerger Center.
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Thank you to @Eagles quarterback, @JalenHurts, for visiting our patients and their families, bringing joy and cheer this holiday season. Their reactions were priceless and moments created will last a lifetime. đź’š #FlyEaglesFly #CHOPHolidayMoments
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It was all treats & no tricks in our NICU! We had everything from a “crazy cat lady” to a pumpkin & even a sandwich (or as we say in Philadelphia, a “hoagie”!) The creativity of our parents & staff never ceases to amaze us! Have a happy, safe Halloween! #NICUHalloween #Halloween
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.@Harry_Styles thank you for choosing our Hospital as one of the charities of choice for your tour stop in Philadelphia! We hope you visit us soon!.#ForBreakthroughs.
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.@LaneJohnson65 Congrats on the win last night and thank you for supporting the kids at our hospital. We hope you visit soon! #FlyEaglesFly.
Help me support @ChildrensPhila for every offensive TD that we score this season! Win my signed gear & prizes #LJlovesthekids #PaveTheLane #FlyEaglesFly
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THANK YOU to our friends Josh Harris, David Blitzer and everyone at the @sixers for their generous donation. These funds will support our frontline staff and provide more than 5,000 telemedicine visits/week to get kids the care they need during this challenging time. #CheerOnCHOP
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This morning, our first employees received their Pfizer-BioNTech #COVID19vaccines! Many employees said it was important to get vaccinated to make sure they’re able to care for our patients, and eventually reopen society. #GotMyShot #ThisIsOurShot
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On 2/17, CHOP was pleased to welcome @Caitlyn_Jenner to learn about our Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic!
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Michael Nance who was appointed to Chief of the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery. He succeeds Dr. N. Scott Adzick who will continue his role as our Surgeon-in-Chief and director of @CHOPFetalCenter.
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A great big thank you to @BlueAngels and @AFThunderbirds who flew over our hospital today. We are all in this together! #CheerOnCHOP #PhillyFlyover
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Our patient Mary received a standing ovation at our #CHOPRunway on May 9 when she modeled her own @LillyPulitzer print! @MakeAWishPHL granted Mary's 'wish' to design a Lilly print to support kids just like her fighting cancer! Shop Mary's print here:
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Today is #CHOPProm! Our patients are getting red-carpet ready! BIG thank to the Joshua Kahan Fund & our volunteers!
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To encourage families & communities to take an active role in protecting children from gun violence, we've joined healthcare systems nationwide in the “It Doesn’t Kill to Ask,” campaign which provides resources to help speak up about gun safety. More:
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Thanks to @phillies right fielder Jeff Francoeur for stopping by #woglradiothon! http://t.co/qMw2DjicY6.
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We're proud to share the launch of a new research institute: The CHOP Cardiovascular Institute, led by Dr. Daniel Kelly, Director of the @PennCVI, will develop novel research programs & drive scientific discovery to improve pediatric cardiovascular care:
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A big thank you to the students at Nazareth Academy, who raised over $100K for CHOP during the annual @NAZ_A_THON Dance Marathon!
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@LillyPulitzer has custom-designed a Murfee scarf to celebrate #CHOPDaisyDays! Get yours here: http://t.co/iBobbJWaYD
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Check out some of our patients proudly sporting their @Eagles gear while in the hospital! Help us raise funds to support care AND win a competition against @ChildrensMercy. đź’š Give now: #TouchdownKidsHealth #FlyEaglesFly #ItsAPhillyThing
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Good morning from @LFFStadium! The rain isn’t stopping us from kicking off the inaugural #EaglesAutismChallenge, starting with the @Wawa Classic 50-mile bike ride! You can catch all of the action on our Instagram Story, @ChildrensPhila. #ForBreakthroughs
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Thanks to a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor, our researchers and those from @PennMedicine will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ENDD), accelerating research for neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more here:
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Still looking for a #ParkwayRun team? Join @Mark_Sanchez and help fight childhood cancer! http://t.co/CkFFUz6Hho
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Thanks to @Eagles player Dallas Goedert for volunteering with our @Wawa Volunteer Services! Dallas read a children’s book & visited with patients & families by handing out beverages. Thanks for creating moments for the children in our care this holiday season. 💚 #FlyEaglesFly
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This morning, we announced one of the biggest breakthroughs in our history: the construction of a new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia. The 250,000-square-foot hospital will allow us to care for children close to home. #ForBreakthroughs
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As we cheer on all of our team working during this unprecedented time, we had to share these "doctors'" #CheerOnCHOP photos for #DoctorsDay. Thank you Drs. Emma and Harper! Now it's your turn - post words of encouragement, photos or videos with #CheerOnCHOP! #NationalDoctorsDay
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BIG thanks to @Selenagomez for putting so many smiles on so many faces at CHOP's #SeacrestStudios! @RyanFoundation
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Masks work and they’ve helped slow the spread of COVID-19. Let’s #MaskUp and save lives together. Learn more:
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Thanks to the Bethlehem Township Police for supporting us! The Chief of Police once again waived the dept's shaving policy to allow officers to participate in a "No Shave November/December" to raise funds for our patients. Learn more: #ForBreakthroughs
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When’s the best time to introduce your baby to solid food? In this week's Health Tip, Dr. Kristen Treegoob, a pediatrician at CHOP Primary Care, Haverford, offers tips to ensure your child gets the nutrition they need to grow and develop.
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The Dept. of Pediatrics at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine, located at our hospital, is once again ranked the No. 1 pediatrics program by @usnews! Join us in congratulating our amazing faculty, staff and trainees. Learn more:
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It was all treats and no tricks in our Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) as some of our tiniest patients celebrated Halloween in a big way! Be sure to click through all of these adorable photos and have a happy, safe Halloween! #HappyHalloween
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the @PennMedicine-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center, a first-of-its-kind center that will advance research to transform patient care for those of all ages with kidney disease. Learn more about the new center:
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CHOP pet therapy volunteers, Rebecca & her dog Humboldt, are featured on @AnimalPlanet's new show #LifeatVetU, Saturdays @ 10pm! @pennvet
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It was all treats and no tricks in our Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) as some of our tiniest patients celebrated Halloween in a big way! #HappyHalloween
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We treated the first child, now the @US_FDA has approved the first #CARTcell therapy! @PennMedicine @NovartisCancer
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Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to CHOP’s Cancer Center! Thanks @taylorswift13! Learn more: http://t.co/yxVAmbd0RZ.
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Our team at the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) wore their purple shirts and face masks to show their support for Epilepsy Awareness Month. @AmEpilepsySoc @CureEpilepsy @curedravet @SCN8AAlliance @Kcnq2Cure @EpilepsyFdn @curestxbp1 #EpilepsyAwareness #NEAM
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Thanks so much to our friends at @comcast for hosting a special movie sceeening of @DespicableMe 3 for our patients today!
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We did it once again! For the 15th straight year, we have been ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the nation by @usnews! We're no. 1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region and PA, and No. 2 Best Children's Hospital in the U.S.! Learn more:
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For the 14th straight year, we’ve been recognized as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country by @usnews! We are proud to be ranked second overall and to have all 10 specialties ranked in the top seven. Learn how we shine:
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Our patients and their families who spent #Thanksgiving at CHOP were able to celebrate & enjoy a nice turkey dinner thanks to @Macys and their generous donation! Thanks for making the holiday season a bit brighter for our patients & their families. #ForBreakthroughs #macysgives
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Thanks to @Eagles coach, Nick Sirianni, for visiting our Philadelphia campus and saying hi to patients, bringing smiles and brightening up their days - especially Walt, who is a huge Eagles fan! We will be cheering you on this fall. #FlyEaglesFly
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Our campus is lit up in blue and green in honor of National Pediatric Transplant Week! Did you know that 1,900 children are on the national transplant waiting list? Consider registering as an organ donor today at: #DonateLifeMonth
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@BaileeMadison Thanks so much for visiting our cancer patients at our Alex's Lemonade Stand event! Smiles all around! http://t.co/WRXwUfgQGL.
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World’s first bilateral hand transplant on a child performed at CHOP! Watch this incredible story: http://t.co/fX3kTH9848.
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Get a chance to meet @MissAmerica and support our hospital by visiting the @DairyQueen in Absecon, New Jersey on August 2nd! More info: #MiracleTreatDay #ForBreakthroughs @CMNHospitals
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We offer our heartfelt congratulations to @SecretaryLevine on her nomination by @POTUS to serve as assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, @HHSGov. Dr. Levine is a true champion for children and youth, and a friend to CHOP. Photo pre-COVID-19.
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'Tis the season! Patients in our Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit wish you and yours a happy holiday season.
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We are proud to share that the Dept of Pediatrics at CHOP and @PennMedicine Perelman School of Medicine has been named the #1 pediatrics program in the country by @usnews! Join us in congratulating our faculty, staff & trainees who make our program an exceptional place to learn.
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We’re here at #HuddleUpforAutism with the @Eagles to raise funds for @CARautism! Follow along on our Instagram Stories @ ChildrensPhila.
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A big shout-out to @TempleUniv students, whose 3rd annual @HootaThon raised a goal-shattering $280,620.76 for CHOP!
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We're excited to announce that we'll be hiring a full-time facility dog at CHOP next year thanks to @dunkindonuts Joy in Childhood Foundation! Their Dogs for Joy grant program is helping us place a facility dog to bring joy and therapy to our patients. #ThankYou #ForBreakthroughs
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Our Roberts Center for Pediatric Research is getting all dressed up today with a new logo. We can't wait to create more breakthroughs here!
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For the 15th straight year, we’ve been recognized as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country by @usnews! We’re proud to be ranked 2nd overall and to have all ten specialties ranked in the top seven. Learn more:
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Here we go @sixers! 🏀 Tonight our buildings are lit red, white and blue as the 76ers take on the New York Knicks in South Philadelphia. Show us your Sixers pride by commenting below. #ForTheLoveOfPhilly
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Today, we joined many of our nation’s landmarks in a moment of unity as we lit our buildings in remembrance of the hundreds of thousands of lives lost to COVID-19. #COVIDMemorial
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We are grateful for the news that CHIP will continue to cover over 9 million children throughout the United States. Thank you to all advocates for children who support this vitally important program. #CHIPCHIPHooray.
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Our Roberts Center for Pediatric Research is orange for National Gun Violence Prevention Day. Did you know that gun injuries are the leading cause of death for kids under 18? Learn more about our Center for Violence Prevention’s mission: #CHOPwearsorange
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World’s first bilateral hand transplant on a child performed at CHOP! Watch this incredible story: http://t.co/fX3kTH9848.
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We are proud to have once again been named one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by @USNewsHealth. Thanks to our dedicated and skilled staff, we ranked third overall, with two #1 specialties and seven specialties in the top 3:
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Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens has been appointed Senior Director of our new Center for Health Equity. She will lead the development & execution of a bold strategic plan to address the impact of healthcare disparities in Philadelphia and beyond. Read more:
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We’re once again ranked as one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by @usnews! We’re No. 1 in the region & are proud to have 8 specialties ranked in the top 5. Thank you to our doctors, nurses, clinicians & staff for their dedication. More:
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Need some tips to help your baby or toddler get a good night's sleep? Check out these helpful ideas Dr. Jodi Mindell from our Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine shared on @PIX11News!
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Join us in congratulating our Physician-in-Chief, Dr. Joseph St. Geme, on receiving the Federation of Pediatric Organization's 2020 Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award, which will be recognized during the #PAS2021 Opening Session. Read more here:
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Earlier this week, patients were surprised to see Ironman, Spiderman & Batman washing the windows on our Philadelphia & King of Prussia campuses. Premier Window Cleaning window washers dressed up like superheros & stopped by each floor to interact with patients. Check it out! ⬇️
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We were a part of history this weekend when our radiologists scanned a pediatric #mummy from the @pennmuseum. Scientists hope to discover more about how the young girl lived and what caused her death, more via @phillydotcom:
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@DGreen_14 of the @sixers wants you to take the shot! Let's all be team players and help end the #COVID19 pandemic together.
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During a recent hospital stay, 21-year-old Nicole used art to not only pass the time, but also help brighten up her hospital room and bring some smiles and joy to her care team! Check out some of her incredible artwork!
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That's a wrap on an incredible week! The team in Guatemala screened 94 patients & operated on over 60, an average of 14 children per day.
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Congratulations to Riccardo Gottardi, PhD, who leads our Bioengineering and Biomaterials (Bio2) lab, for being named a "Key Innovator" by the @EU_Commission! The commission recognized his work in creating a mechanical model to develop better treatments for osteoarthritis.
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Congratulations to Dr. Alexis Thompson, our Chief of the Division of Hematology! She will be presented the ASH Award for Leadership in Promoting Diversity at this year's ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in December. Learn more: @ASH_hematology
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Our new hospital in King of Prussia, the Middleman Family Pavilion, opens in 10 days! To celebrate we're counting down 10 things we're excited about. Number 10: This will be the first time in our history that we've created a new hospital. #CHOPinKOP
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Happy #FathersDay to dads everywhere. Today, and everyday, we salute you for all that you do!
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Happy #NationalNursesWeek to all of our talented nurses! They're an integral part of our healthcare team, and we are grateful for their dedication in providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. Help us cheer on our nurses by using #CheerOnCHOP in your post!
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We are proud that we could give some of our patients the chance to vote in their first presidential election right from their hospital room this week, thanks to a partnership with Penn Medicine Votes and the help of our staff.
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CHOP and @PennVet celebrate the "Best Friends Bash", bringing together kids and pets w/craniofacial differences.
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Two baby girls, one incredible journey. Conjoined twins Addy & Lily spent nearly a year at CHOP before they were successfully separated. Thanks to an incredible team of specialists, they were able to spend the holidays at home in Chicago. Watch:
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Today marks the first day of National Physicians' Week, a week dedicated to celebrating physicians across the country. Please join us in thanking all of the doctors at CHOP, and share a message of appreciation in the comments!
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Special thanks to @karenrogers6abc for joining us as emcee at tonight’s event! #sicklecellawareness @6abc
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Thank you to our #ChildLife Specialists for hosting an awesome Trick or Treat Trail event for our patients yesterday!
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A little #CheerOnCHOP on the sidewalk outside our hospital to help brighten our team's day. How will you show your support? We can't wait to see!
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CHOP thx Congress for passing the 21st Century Cures Act, which accelerates pediatric breakthroughs & invests in cures for childhood cancer.
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Researchers from our hospital and @PennMedicine have received a $50 million grant from the @NIH to study the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health. Learn more below.
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Today we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the first in the country!.
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An international consortium led by Dr. Stephan Grupp published final results of a key clinical trial on gene therapy CASGEVY for sickle cell disease treatment. The findings, published in @NEJM, led to FDA approval of CASGEVY™ in December 2023. More:
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