CHOP alumni and friends attending #PAS2024 are invited to join us at our Alumni & Friends Reception Saturday, May 4, with hosts Dr. Joe St. Geme, Dr. Christina Master and Dr. Cindy Christian. RSVP: ms.spr.ly/6016Yye6y.

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: ms.spr.ly/6011YJEX3.

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. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6017YHjvz.

Today is #CHOPDayOfGratitude – a day to thank & express appreciation for our staff, donors & everyone in the CHOP community who has a profound impact on the patients & families we serve. Join us by celebrating this day & comment a note of thanks below.

Happy Passover, Chag Pesach Sameach. May the happiness you share on Passover remain throughout the year! To recognize the holiday, our Spiritual Care Department & Office of Diversity Equity & Inclusion are providing a daily table w/ fun activities for our patients to celebrate.

Just one week until PDSS 2024 at #CHOPResearch !

April 30-May 1, engage with Children's Hospital & Penn colleagues, preview 100+ posters, & discover work on this year's theme: #Neuroscience : Mechanisms & Emerging Therapies for Brain Disorders of Childhood. ms.spr.ly/6013YGcDP

During #NationalVolunteerMonth , we’re announcing a new volunteer opportunity! The Helping Hands Community Care Challenge presented by Wawa will bring together companies to participate in various volunteer activities. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6018YGRxe. #ForBreakthroughs

Siena was diagnosed w/ dilated cardiomyopathy and needed a LVAD in June 2022. Last May, she received a heart transplant, and we're thrilled to share she's doing great today! She loves playing the viola & participating in her school's drama club. #NationalPediatricTransplantWeek

During #NationalVolunteerMonth we are highlighting how our employees address priority health needs in the community. Since last April, almost 700 employees (+ friends & family) volunteered in 200+ activities -- totaling over 2,600 hours in communities served by our Care Network.

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue. In this episode of the Primary Care Perspectives #podcast , learn how the clinical diagnosis of #Marfansyndrome is made & tools that can be used in screening and diagnosis. ms.spr.ly/6011Y671V

With cases of #pertussis , more commonly known as #whoopingcough , on the rise throughout the country, learn more about the signs and symptoms, treatment options and prevention of this highly contagious infection. ms.spr.ly/6019YBIz1

On #WorldHemophiliaDay , meet the Ward family. 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 5 generations. ms.spr.ly/6016Y6Aji

Researchers from CHOP and Stanford Medicine have discovered that a protein called FOXO1 improves the survival and function of CAR T cells, which may lead to more effective CAR T cell therapies and could potentially expand its use in difficult-to-treat cancers. ms.spr.ly/6017ch2ct

Garrett recently celebrated his 10th birthday and welcomed a new baby brother! Garrett was diagnosed w/ pulmonary hypertension and needed a lung transplant, which he received last July. His mom tells us he's now able to do everyday activities without struggling. #DonateLifeMonth

On 4/24 we’re celebrating #CHOPDayOfGratitude - a day dedicated to showing appreciation for everyone in the CHOP community. Join us by signing a card by 4/15 & it will be shared with staff to brighten their day, thanking them for providing amazing care: ms.spr.ly/6016c4WbK.

Join CaNVAS at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs game on 4/27 to raise awareness while enjoying some baseball! Consortium of iNvestigators of Vascular AnomalieS (CaNVAS) is committed to caring for children & adults whose lives are affected by vascular anomalies. Get tix: ms.spr.ly/6011cAs7N.

Thanks to $20M from Bloomberg Philanthropies, we will work with Mastery Schools to co-create a curriculum for Mastery Hardy Williams High School students, fully integrating healthcare career knowledge & job-training. Learn more in this The Philadelphia Inquirer article: ms.spr.ly/6018cAlXn.

What's it like working in a lab that leads today's most cutting-edge research in hematology & gene therapy? In the latest installment of our Lab Life video series, go behind the scenes of the George Lab at CHOP.

Today is Siblings Day! At CHOP, we believe in providing care & attention to the patient & their entire family. Our Child Life team conduct Sibshops, a fun program for brothers & sisters of children with special health or development needs.

Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6018c4Pt0.

We thank our outstanding employee volunteers committed to addressing priority health needs through volunteer efforts in the community & express appreciation to our leadership team for leading by example & facilitating iSTEM workshops and cleaning & beautifying community spaces.