Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Dr. Ruth Abaya recently received a Health Justice Research Award at the Philadelphia Justice Awards Luncheon presented by YEAH Philly. She received the award and a portrait of herself for the important community-serving research that she has inspired related to violence in Philadelphia and beyond. Dr. Abaya is a Practice-based Scholar in our Center for Violence Prevention and an Emergency Department Physician.

When Thomas Wagner learned his son Max had Alexander disease, a rare neurodegenerative disorder, he used AI to research the condition. Under the care of Dr. Amy Waldman in our Leukodystrophy Center, Thomas' efforts helped him to not only learn more about the disease but even allowed him to connect researchers to help accelerate discoveries. Read this Today Show story that showcases how one father leveraged technology to drive progress and improve his son’s life.

Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) have demonstrated effectiveness in decreasing rates of re-injury and retaliation and increasing mental well-being in victims of gun violence. Check out this Children’s Hospital Association article that features Rachel Myers from our Center for Violence Prevention and find out more about how our Violence Intervention Program, and VIP programs across the US, are dramatically reducing firearm violence injuries.

Congratulations to our Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Stephanie Hogarth, on being named to Becker's Healthcare's 2024 list of Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers to Know. Read the complete list: http://ms.spr.ly/6042qSiHj.

Our team is at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia this week. Many of our experts will be presenting, showcasing posters, and hosting specialized workshops. Visit us at booth #1241 to learn more about the clinical resources and professional educational opportunities we offer. Learn more about our conference participation: http://ms.spr.ly/6044qStur.

We recently received the Smoking Treatment Accreditation & Recognition (STAR) from the Health Promotion Council (HPC). The milestone strengthens Greater Philadelphia’s tobacco cessation network, addressing the generational impact of smoking & youth vaping crisis. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6049qUtBT.

The Autism Fathers Conference is taking place on Saturday, April 5th. Jamiel Owens, family relations coordinator at our Center for Autism Research, founded the annual meeting to help other fathers and male caregivers find a supportive community as they raise kids with autism. WHYY has more information about the event and the importance of bringing professionals and parents together to support the autism community.

Building healthy eating habits in childhood helps improve health outcomes, but 30% of Philadelphia's children do not have consistent access to food. To bring fresh produce close to home, our Healthier Together initiative teams up with Bartram's Garden to set up garden beds filled with starter plants in families' yards. This partnership makes fresh food more convenient and supports healthy eating habits for families. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6044qYByu.

We celebrate the rich diversity of our employees, patients, families and community, and send our warmest wishes for a safe Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. To celebrate, our Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the Spiritual Care Department and Global Medicine provided a nightly table with light refreshments for Iftar (opening of the fast), as well as the use of prayer/reflection rooms which are available for use by patients, families, and staff at all times.

Audrey's Children is in theaters today! As our first Chief of Oncology, Dr. Audrey Evans led groundbreaking work that revolutionized cancer care for children here and around the world. We are proud to be part of this incredible story that honors her extraordinary legacy. #AudreysChildren #WomensHistoryMonth Find it in theaters near you, below.