Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

We're proud to announce that Dr. Christina Gurnett, has joined us as the Chief of Neurology and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Center. Dr. Gurnett has led an accomplished career dedicated to advancing care and research for childhood neurological disorders. At CHOP, she will focus on innovation in patient care and neurological research across a program that treats more than 25,000 patients each year. Please join us in welcoming her to the team! Read more here: http://ms.spr.ly/6048sv7HC.

Sea moss extract is trending across the health, wellness, and skincare industries – but what does the science say? Sea moss extract is: 🧠 Rich in minerals like iodine and potassium 💊 Claims include gut health, thyroid support, skin hydration ⚠️ But human studies are lacking, and quality varies widely As consumer demand skyrockets, so do concerns about contamination, dosage and overharvesting. Is sea moss worth the hype? Only if we research, regulate and source it wisely. Dive into what we know, what we don’t, and how you can counsel patient families if they ask you questions. Tune in every Wednesday for #PediatricHealthChat. 💬 Have questions? Submit them here: https://lnkd.in/ee5s67jZ.

Our Department of Surgery serves as a creative force to overcome unsolved problems and enhance the surgical care of children. Here, you'll find world-class pediatric surgeons performing a full range of procedures: from abdominal and thoracic to oncologic, trauma to fetal surgery. To support this groundbreaking work, CHOP offers exceptional educational opportunities, robust research programs, and more. Learn more about joining our surgical Breakthrough Makers: http://ms.spr.ly/6043ssiWc

We have an exciting line-up of keynote speakers for our upcoming 17th annual Global Health Conference on Oct. 10-11 taking place on our Philadelphia campus! The event will bring together child health experts from around the world to explore strengths-based approaches to address current and emerging threats to child health and wellbeing. Learn more and register today: http://ms.spr.ly/6049ss5FN.

During her first trimester, Philadelphia couple Tim and Shaneka learned Shaneka was carrying conjoined twins. Their medical provider did not know if the twins could be carried to term, so the couple sought a second opinion at CHOP. A lengthy evaluation, including an ultrasound, MRI, and fetal echocardiogram, revealed the babies had excellent chances for separation—and healthy lives outside of the womb. After their early delivery on Sept. 29, 2023, Amari and Javar were moved to our Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) to ensure they were stabilized and growing. At almost 11 months old, a team of specialists performed the 8-hour surgery they had been planning for since before the boys were born. Watch their full story (and learn more about careers in #surgery at CHOP): http://ms.spr.ly/6047ssirz

As we wrap up #APPWeek, we’re spotlighting Marissa, one of CHOP’s Clinical Nurse Specialists! 🩺 Marissa began her CHOP journey 6 years ago as a nurse in the CICU before transitioning into the CNS role in the CCU. She spent 2 years as a CNS Fellow while completing her post-master’s graduate certificate and officially became a licensed CNS last year. Learn more about careers at CHOP: http://ms.spr.ly/6041sseIb 💙

Injuries involving golf carts and children have increased over the past decade, and new research from our Orthopedic Center sheds light on why this trend is a growing concern. Presented at American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition, our team found that nearly half of these injuries in younger children resulted from falls or ejections, while teens were more frequently involved in collisions or rollovers. This research underscores the need to rethink how kids and teens use them — and calls for stronger safety education and regulation to prevent avoidable injuries. #AAP2025 Read the full study and recommendations here: http://ms.spr.ly/6043sseYH.

Less well known than sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) is a category of death for a child 12 months of age or older that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. In this Primary Care Perspectives episode, we learn more about SUDC including possible causes, how to navigate this diagnosis with families, and where the research is leading us. Listen below or wherever you stream your podcasts.

While seed oils have been blamed for chronic inflammation, the truth is more complex. There’s a lot of fear out there about oils like sunflower or soybean, but they provide essential fatty acids - nutrients children’s bodies can’t produce on their own.  Seed oils: ✅ Help cells grow strong  ✅ Support immune health  ✅ Keep inflammation in check Ongoing research is exploring how different fats affect heart, brain, and bone health. Rather than eliminating seed oils, we need to find the right balance of fats in our diet. Nutrition is never one-size-fits-all. Follow along every Wednesday as we break down myths about kids’ health. Submit a topic your patient familes have questions about: https://lnkd.in/ee5s67jZ. #PediatricHealthChat

Congratulations to CHOP leaders Sophia G.Holder, Calvin Allen, Monica Taylor Lotty, and Donald Moore on being included on The Philadelphia Tribune's 2025 list of Most Influential African Americans! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6044sS4tk.