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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Uncover “Leaky Pipeline” of Escalating Disparities Across the Care Pathway for Pediatric Head Injury Patients
Researchers found escalating disparities at each point along the healthcare system journey for pediatric head trauma patients from diagnosis through recovery, a “leaky pipeline” of follow up care suggestive of multiple barriers experienced by patients and their families.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $1.7 Million Investment from UnitedHealthcare to Support Essential Community Programs
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced a $1.7 million investment from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania to expand impactful community efforts that address health-related medical and social needs in the Philadelphia region.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Joins Philadelphia Department of Public Health, School District of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Back-to-School Event
Community Health Partnership Clinic will offer resources and supplies to help prepare families for the upcoming school year, with a focus on asthma education.
CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs
Screeners helped families enroll in WIC and SNAP programs, which are linked to better health outcomes.
On the Path to Health Equity
CHOP’s Center for Health Equity is working with community members to identify and eliminate health disparities.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity to Receive $1 Million Grant from Bank of America
Funding aims to reduce health disparities for patient and families living in West Philadelphia, extending CHOP’s overall community impact.
CHOP Partners with Local Organizations on Accelerate Health Equity, a New Approach to Health Inequality in Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce our participation in Accelerate Health Equity, an initiative designed to combat systemic racism and barriers to achieving health equity.
Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens appointed inaugural leader of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia today announced that Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD has been appointed Senior Director of its Center for Health Equity. In this new role, Dr. Bryant-Stephens will lead the development and execution of a bold strategic plan to address the impact of healthcare disparities in Philadelphia and beyond.