Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

New research led by Dr. Sharon A. McGrath-Morrow reveals new insights on long-term pulmonary effects of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease that primarily affects premature infants, on patient health. The findings, recently published in the Journal of Perinatology, underscore the importance of early intervention and comprehensive care for individuals with BPD, with potential respiratory consequences lasting throughout their lives. Learn more in the link below.

Today is our Day of Gratitude – a day to thank and express appreciation for our staff, donors and everyone in the CHOP community who has a profound impact on the patients and families we serve. Please join us by celebrating this day and comment below to thank someone at CHOP who has made a difference in your life. #CHOPDayOfGratitude

Wawa, Inc. and volunteerism go hand in hand. That’s why during #NationalVolunteerMonth, we’re thrilled to announce a brand-new volunteer opportunity coming this fall! The Helping Hands Community Care Challenge presented by Wawa will bring together hundreds of representatives from companies across the region to participate in various volunteer programs benefiting patients and families at CHOP. Funds raised through this event will enable the expansion and elevation of our Wawa Volunteer Services program and create a ripple of kindness. We cannot wait for September 13th and thank Wawa and the Wawa Foundation, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, for their ongoing commitment to giving back. Learn more about how you and your corporation can support this event and volunteerism at CHOP, below. #ForBreakthroughs

We were honored to be voted Philly’s Favorite Hospital in The Philadelphia Inquirer's inaugural Philly Favorites program. Thank you for trusting us to care for your amazing kids! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6048YGRbs.

Meet Siena - she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and needed to be placed on a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in June 2022 to help her heart pump blood through her body and vital organs while waiting for a heart transplant. Last May, she received the gift of life, and we're thrilled to share she is doing great today! She loves playing the viola and participating in her school's drama club. The 14-year-old is also on the honor roll and was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. Way to go, Siena! #DonateLifeMonth #NationalPediatricTransplantWeek

Dr. Marilyn Li, our Director of Cancer Genomic Diagnostics, has been invited to speak at the Future Health Summit at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week on May 14. Dr. Li specializes in the genomic analysis of pediatric tumors using state-of-the-art technology, such as next-generation sequencing and other genomic tools. She will share expert insight on leveraging these advanced and high throughput technologies in cancer research and clinical diagnosis to facilitate precision cancer care. Dr. Li and her group have studied thousands of cancers using multi-omics approaches which have uncovered multidimensional alterations in cancer that are essential for cancer diagnosis, risk stratification, and therapeutic selection. Learn more about Dr. Li's research: http://ms.spr.ly/6046YDpde.

As we continue to celebrate #NationalVolunteerMonth, we are excited to share a few highlights on how our employees address priority health needs in the community. Since last year, close to 700 employees (plus friends and family) have volunteered in over 200 activities such as hosting weekly one-on-one tutoring and mentoring sessions for elementary school students, conducting health and safety workshops, volunteering at food distributions, street clean-ups, health fair events, and more. The time volunteering totaled more than 2,600 hours in communities served by our Care Network, which includes the entire southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey region.

Marfan syndrome - a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue - affects about 1 in 5,000 people. In this episode of the Primary Care Perspectives #podcast, Dr. Katie Lockwood interviews Dr. Staci M. Kallish, a clinical geneticist at CHOP, to review how the clinical diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is made and tools that can be used in screening and diagnosis. Listen below, and learn more about our Cardiovascular Connective Tissue Disorders Clinic and how they can help in the evaluation and management of patients with connective tissue disorders.

We're very pleased to share that Dr. Ron Keren, our Senior Vice President and System Chief Medical Officer, has been named to Becker's Healthcare's 2024 list of "Chief Medical Officers to Know." Please join us in congratulating Dr. Keren on this recognition! Read the complete list: http://ms.spr.ly/6043ch2wW.

On #WorldHemophiliaDay, we'd like you to meet the Ward family. Both of Melody’s sons, Jadon and Roan, were born with hemophilia, an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. The disease runs in Melody's family, going back at least five generations. Our Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center treated and cared for Melody's father and uncles decades ago and currently treats Melody's sons today. But while Melody's father and uncles all had a poor prognosis, that has changed drastically for her sons, thanks to advances in research and therapy. Read more about the family's health journey in this @phillyinquirer article, and learn how there's more hope for families like them with new gene therapies available.