Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Register today for our next Fetal Firesides! In our upcoming virtual session, learn about prenatal diagnosis, management and postnatal outcomes for sacrococcygeal teratomas, a rare tumor that develops at the base of the spine near the tailbone during fetal development. Our multidisciplinary team of fetal medicine experts will share the latest advances in diagnostic criteria and optimal management for this complex birth defect. Register to join us November 13 from 7-8:30 PM: http://ms.spr.ly/6041WR80z.

Join Dr. Katie Lockwood in this episode of Primary Care Perspectives #podcast, as she sits down with Dr. Benjamin Kennedy, one of our neurosurgeons, to discuss surgical approaches to drug-resistant epilepsy and some of the newest advances in neurosurgery. Listen here or wherever you stream your podcasts. #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth

Our researchers found that emicizumab, a widely used drug for hemophilia A, could also improve blood clotting for select people with hemophilia B depending on their genes. The preclinical study, recently published in the journal Blood, offers proof that this class of hemophilia A drug could potentially be used to treat hemophilia B. Learn more below.

Join us for a virtual, one-on-one information session with a CHOP recruiter to learn about our open #RespiratoryTherapist roles. 🏥 After registering, you’ll receive a separate email to select a 30-minute interview time slot. Sign-up today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ewE9PnJq

We're thrilled to share that our Senior Vice President and System Chief Nursing Officer, Paula Agosto, has been included on Becker's Healthcare's 2024 list of "Chief Nursing Officers to Know." Congratulations Paula! Read the complete list: http://ms.spr.ly/6046WOOPY.

This year, we celebrated a significant achievement! We cared for 500 kidney transplant patients at CHOP and commemorated the occasion with a celebration in September at the Philadelphia Zoo, sponsored by Gift of Life Donor Program. It was a joyful day filled with fun, laughter, and moments of reflection. The event provided a chance for our staff to reconnect with families and honor the memory of patients who are no longer with us.

Take a listen and hear more about what we're doing in the digital space to better serve our patients and their families. 🎙

We're thrilled to share that our President and CEO, Madeline Bell, has been named to Philadelphia magazine's 2024 list of the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians. Please join us in congratulating Madeline and thanking her for everything she has done for Philadelphia – and for all of the children who call it home. Learn more about Madeline: http://ms.spr.ly/6047Wyg3l.

Our researchers identified a promising new immunotherapy target that could revolutionize treatment for children with neuroblastoma and other cancers. Their discovery has the potential to offer a new lifeline for patients who don’t respond well to current treatments. Learn more about how these advancements are changing the landscape of pediatric cancer treatment: http://ms.spr.ly/6040WH9g4.

Our Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences enjoyed their time at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting in Seattle! Our team of experts met with clinicians, staff, trainees and students at our booth and attended presentations from mental health professionals and researchers. Our Psychiatrist-in-Chief and AACAP President, Dr. Tami Benton, participated in important discussions about mental health topics. Additionally, we were honored to serve as the sponsor for the meeting's DEI Reception. Mental health is health and we thank AACAP for holding this meeting and creating a platform for collaboration.