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CHOP Falls in Rankings of Top Children's Hospitals After 3 Years as No. 2
After being ranked as the second-best pediatric hospital in the country for three consecutive years, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia fell to No. 4 in U.S. News and World Report’s most recent rankings, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported.
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Pedal Power to Benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Cardiac Center
Jennifer Brenneman talks to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante about her son Grayson’s health battle and how doctors at the Cardiac Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have helped him. You can help the CHOP Cardiac Center’s mission at the Philly Spin-in this weekend.
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Schools May Want to Consider Relaxing COVID Mask Rules, CHOP Doctor Says
NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal speaks to Dr. David Rubin, director of PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, about starting to find ways to begin removing mask mandates in classrooms as cases of COVID-19 fall. The call to reconsider masking comes as the Philadelphia School District calls for surgical and other non-cloth masks in schools starting Monday.
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CHOP's New $289M KOP Hospital Opens This Week
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is opening its second inpatient medical center — the $289 million Middleman Family Pavilion — in King of Prussia on Wednesday, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.
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You Likely Aren't Eating Enough Fruits, Veggies: The Lineup
Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? The CDC says most American adults are not. Plus, Temple University students must be wearing certain types of masks as they return to classrooms, a look at the rising tensions along the Russia-Ukraine border and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is opening a new hospital in the suburbs. NBC10’s Erin Coleman and Keith...
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You Can Help Make the Holidays Special for Children With CHOP's Toy Drive
Matt Piontkowski explains to NBC10’s Erin Coleman how you and your friends can help make the holiday season special for children being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia during the annual virtual toy drive.
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This Artist Is Painting It Forward for CHOP
Cloud Nine Painter Susan Reiser tell NBc10’s Lucy Bustamante about how she is helping patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with her “Paint It Forward” art show.
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Your Child's Next Doctor's Visit Could Include a Checkup on Their Driving Skills
A new virtual driving simulator at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that tests a young driver’s skills on the road is being used as part of a regular wellness exam. It is being hailed as a first of its kind.
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Quadriplegic Boy Receives New Wheelchair After Old One Is Stolen
A quadriplegic boy received a new wheelchair from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after his old one was stolen over the weekend in Southwest Philadelphia. The boy’s parents spoke with NBC10’s Rosemary Connors about the support they’ve received from the community.
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Get Moving for Pediatric Cancer Research, Care at CHOP
Philly Live’s Sheila Watko speaks to Jacob Orlick and his mom about his own pediatric cancer journey at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You can help fight pediatric cancer with the virtual Parkway Run & Walk.
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Spin Your Wheels and Support Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mom Nicole Snyder and little Olivia tell Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle about all the ways people can participate in this weekend’s Philly Spin-in that is raising money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cardiac Center — a place close to their hearts.
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Wawa Founding Family Donates $25 Million to CHOP for Fetal Medicine Center
The Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment will work to advance clinical, educational, and research efforts in fetal medicine.
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Art and Science With a ‘Twirl' for These Young Dancers
Philly Live’s Sheila Watko finds out details about how Twirl dance studio in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, teamed up with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Dance Medicine program to make sure young dancers can advance safely while staying on “Pointe.”
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Boy Gives Back to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia With Care Packages
Finn Blumenthal and his mother carried out their mission to deliver care packages to patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to Take Part in Moderna Vaccine Trial
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia says it will take part in a national COVID-19 vaccine trial that pharmaceutical giant Moderna is conducting on children 12 years old and younger.
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Moderna Is Testing COVID-19 Vaccine in Children
Moderna says it is studying its coronavirus vaccine in children ages six months to 11 years old.
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At Least 500 Philly Educators Got the Coronavirus Vaccine at CHOP Clinic
The city’s public schools are still waiting to hear back from an outside mediator about a March 1 start date.
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Boy Overcomes Rare Heart Condition, Family Teams Up With Toy Maker to Give Back to CHOP
Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle introduces you to Finn and his mother, Kelly Blumenthal, as they share his survival story. Finn was born with a rare congenital heart condition but overcame it thanks to the doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. And, thanks to Baby Jack and Company’s sensory toys. Baby Jack and the Blumenthals have teamed up for a special...
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Philly's Health Commissioner Directly Overseeing and Organizing Vaccine Rollout
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley is now directly overseeing and organizing the city’s coronavirus vaccine rollout plan. Dr. Farley is taking over his deputy’s job after she resigned over the weekend. NBC10’s Mitch Blacher has the details.
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City Unveils New Plan to Vaccinate Philly Teachers and Staff
As teachers continue to protest returning to classrooms amid coronavirus concerns, the city unveiled a plan to vaccinate staff members at Philadelphia schools. NBC10’s Danny Freeman has the details.