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.

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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.

Molly is our 1st Global Health Nurse Fellow who had the opportunity to live and work in Botswana for three months through the CHOP Global Health Nursing Fellowship program. Learn more about her experience and what motivates her to work in global health: ms.spr.ly/6011c0l1T.

The award-winning documentary #OfMedicineandMiracles is now available online! It follows our patient Emily Whitehead's cancer journey and the groundbreaking #CARTtherapy she received, leading to her being cancer-free 13 years later. Watch now. ms.spr.ly/6015c0cy1

Jose is an active & healthy 5 yr old boy. Earlier in his life, he went into liver failure from cryptogenic cirrhosis and eventually needed a transplant. Today, we're happy to report that he's doing great, and started learning how to read and do simple math. #DonateLifeMonth

You got a (furry) friend in me! Our Facility Dog Program supports our patients with goal-oriented interventions alongside Child Life Specialists. Learn more about Dilly, Nettle and their handlers, Lizzy and Danielle, in this @watchakctv feature: ms.spr.ly/6018c0gSo.

A workforce that reflects the communities it serves is vital for enhanced health care access for minorities, better patient outcomes, broader research, &and more responsive health services. Learn what Children's Hospital is doing create this pipeline. #NPWH24 chop.edu/centers-progra…

During #ChildAbusePreventionMonth , we want to remind families that our Center for Child Protection and Health can be a resource for education about how to keep all kids safe. See below for additional information and learn more: ms.spr.ly/6018c0gyo.

Our concussion researchers have been using smart mouthguards to study head impacts in young athletes. In this The Washington Post story, experts, like our own Kristy Arbogast, discuss the exciting potential of this new technology for concussion research. ms.spr.ly/6019c05FN

On 4/5 we're excited to celebrate a partnership with Mastery Schools helping prepare students for healthcare careers & address education & talent needs. This program is a part of an initiative led by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Watch the live stream on our FB: ms.spr.ly/6012cLxbG.

Nora was on 12 hours of peritoneal dialysis every day for four years until she received a living donor kidney transplant in 2023. Today, the four-year-old is doing great and reaching many milestones. Way to go, Nora! #DonateLifeMonth #LivingDonorDay

Please join us in congratulating our CHOP physicians who made Suburban Life's list of Top Docs!

We’re proud to serve families in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties. Find us in your community: ms.spr.ly/6011cx2sv.

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