Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a pioneering pediatric institution established in 1855. It is the first U.S. hospital dedicated exclusively to children’s healthcare.
CHOP is affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is renowned for its excellence in specialties like neonatology, oncology, and orthopedics.
The hospital operates a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and manages over 1.6 million patient visits annually. Its commitment to research and family-centered care has earned it top rankings nationally.
Address: 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (800) 879-2467
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Second Inpatient Hospital in King of Prussia
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) just opened its second inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, the Middleman Family Pavilion. Built with families in mind,…
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Broomall Respiratory Therapist Uses Filmmaking as a Release From ICU Stress
By following his passion for the arts, Collingdale native and Broomall resident Michael Duff balances the stress of the intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital…
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Delta Variant Worries Could Disrupt School Masking Plans
Masks in school? It depends on the delta variant, who you talk to, and where you are, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Citadel Credit Union Presenting Sponsor of CHOP’s Parkway Run & Walk
Citadel Credit Union has renewed its partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for an additional three years as the presenting sponsor of CHOP’s annual…
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Curious Teenager Learns the Hard Way That Wildlife Is Called Wild for a Reason
A Bucks County teen learned the hard way that despite the mnemonics about snake colors — red on yellow, deadly fellow … or is that…
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Liberian Refugee, Now in Levittown, Tells a ‘Story You Won’t Often Read in the Media’
Media reports of xenophobia in our country have been rampant. But is America generally that unwelcoming? A U.S. citizen in Levittown (originally from West Africa) offers a unique view for Go Erie. Joseph Sackor came to Bucks…
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CHOP to Create Supply Facility at Old Millbourne Sears Store Property
After 30 years sitting idle, the Sears property at 6400 Market Street in Millbourne is seeing new life, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.…
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Episcopal Academy Freshman Helps Local Healthcare Providers With 3D Printer-Produced Face Shields
A 14-year-old freshman at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square is doing his part to help healthcare providers during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Phil Anastasia for…
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Citadel’s $200,000 Donation to CHOP a Testament to Its Founding Philosophy of People Helping People
Citadel, as a credit union, was founded on the philosophy of people helping people, and its latest philanthropic act will indeed help a whole lot…
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Douglas E. Carney of Swarthmore Leaves Children’s Hospital Real Estate Legacy, Heads to Boston
It would be hard not to notice the achievements of Douglas E. Carney. He oversaw real estate development and facilities at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia…
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Karakung Swim Club Fundraiser Honors Lifetime Member as She Battles Brain Cancer
Lily Walker, 14, has been a member of the Karakung Swim Club since she was 5 years old. Now the swim club is helping her…
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Upper Providence 8-Year-Old Girl Awaits Donor for Heart Transplant
Emma Tipping, 8, a third-grade student at Rose Tree Elementary School, is like most other little girls her age, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County…
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Newtown Square Girl Uses Her ‘Make-a-Wish’ to Help Fund Cancer Research
Eight-year-old Mary Andersen from Newtown Square used her “Make-a-Wish” to help design and launch a new Lilly Pulitzer print, using part of the proceeds to…
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Delaware County Leadership: Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was a self-made man. When he…
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Researchers from Cheyney University Part of State-Funded Study on Brain Injuries
Cheyney University is among five institutions awarded a four-year, $4 million grant to rethink how traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed and treated, writes Stacey Burling…
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that the two are inextricably linked.…
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Havertown Woman with Two Kids Fighting Cancer Helps Other Struggling Families
Rachel McGonigle, who has two kids fighting cancer, was inspired to help other struggling families in Delaware County by the Compassion United Havertown Facebook group, writes…
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Viral Mustard Challenge from Edgmont Nonprofit Helps Kids Swallow Better Cancer Treatments
It may be a spoonful of silliness to many people, but social media’s viral Mustard Challenge represents the bitter pill too many children have to…
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