Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Is it ok to get my child vaccinated when they are sick? Yes, getting vaccinated when you have a cold or other minor illness doesn’t make the immune response to the vaccines different or worse. Watch this week's #PediatricHealthChat for additional information and learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6049vpvTS.

We're excited for an incredible week ahead at #ISSVA2026 featuring presentations from our multidisciplinary Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program team! Take a look at some of our highlighted talks below, and explore the full Scientific Program here://https://lnkd.in/g8zYxP7b.

We're thrilled to welcome the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) World Congress to Philadelphia this week! It promises to be an inspiring and impactful gathering as leading experts from around the globe come together to share the latest advances, research and innovations in the field of vascular anomalies. We're especially proud that our Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program team - a world leader in vascular anomalies care and research - is hosting this bi-annual event alongside dozens of distinguished speakers and multidisciplinary experts who will help make this an exceptional week of learning and collaboration. #ISSVA2026

We’re proud to share that we’ve won gold for Favorite Hospital in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s 2026 Philly Favorites awards. Because these awards are chosen by Philadelphians, this recognition means the world to us. Thank you, Philadelphia! Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6047vRnvT.

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsey A. George on being named to the National Academy of Medicine's 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine. The program spotlights early-to mid-career professionals driving innovation across disciplines and advancing healthcare and science. Dr. George is the Director of our Clinical In Vivo Gene Therapy and an attending physician in the Division of Hematology. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6040vRntu.

Congratulations to Beverly L. Davidson, PhD, on receiving the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Outstanding Achievement Award — the society’s highest honor! The award was presented at the ASGCT Annual Meeting in Boston this week and recognizes Dr. Davidson’s extraordinary leadership and contributions to the field of gene and cell therapy. “I am deeply honored to receive this award,” said Davidson. “This recognition reflects decades of work by many talented trainees, collaborators and colleagues. Thank you to ASGCT and to everyone who has shared this mission of developing genetic medicines that are potent, safe, scalable and accessible.” Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6049vRS5W. #ASGCT2026

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible contributions from our Orthopedic team at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) 2026 Annual Meeting. From leading-edge research presentations to collaborative discussions advancing pediatric orthopedic care, our physicians continue to help shape the future of the field and drive better outcomes for children everywhere. Read more about the highlights and presentations from this year’s #POSNA2026 meeting: http://ms.spr.ly/6045vRPuf.

Last week, a group of CHOP supporters gathered to celebrate their collective impact through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Donations made to CHOP through EITC support our Hospital School Program, which provides individualized educational services to patients experiencing long or intermittent hospital stays. Besides helping with schoolwork, the program also brings a sense of normalcy to patients, helping to reduce stress during challenging times. To learn about the EITC program and how to participate, visit: http://ms.spr.ly/6047vROxR.

Good morning from #ATS2026! Make sure to stop by booth #1048 to connect with Dr. Lisa Young, our Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and Chief of the Assembly on Pediatrics of the American Thoracic Society. We hope to see you there! If you’re unable to attend but would like to learn more or connect with our team, visit: http://ms.spr.ly/6044vRnqY.

Throughout 2026, we’re celebrating the many “firsts” that have made CHOP a world leader in pediatric healthcare. Today we’re highlighting the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment's Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit (SDU). The SDU is the world’s first birth facility exclusively for mothers carrying babies with known birth defects, and its team has delivered the largest number of critically ill infants in the nation. More than 7,550 babies have been delivered in the SDU since it opened in 2008. Learn more about the SDU: http://ms.spr.ly/6046vROEY.