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High Volumes and Wait Times
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We are seeing an increase in viral activity leading to a surge of patients at our Philadelphia and King of Prussia Emergency Rooms and across the CHOP Care Network. To help emergency rooms stay ready for the families who need them most, we encourage families to use our symptom checker and check this guide to help assess the type of care your child needs, including options like video visits and urgent care.

High Volumes and Wait Times

We are seeing an increase in viral activity leading to a surge of patients at our Philadelphia and King of Prussia Emergency Rooms and across the CHOP Care Network. To help emergency rooms stay ready for the families who need them most, we encourage families to use our symptom checker and check this guide to help assess the type of care your child needs, including options like video visits and urgent care.

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Whether it’s a quick trip to urgent care or a specialist visit for a complex condition, we’re here for your family, when and where you need us. Discover our full spectrum of expert care, for everything from the routine to the rare. 

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We're thrilled to once again be named one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! From clinical expertise to life-changing research, we offer best-in-nation pediatric care for everything from the routine to the rare.
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At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we are charting the unknown. Fueled by an endless curiosity, we translate groundbreaking research into life-changing solutions for every child we serve. 
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The Future of Personalized Medicine is Here: KJ’s Story

KJ received a first-of-its-kind personalized gene editing therapy at CHOP to treat his urea cycle disorder. One year later, he's thriving.
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Caring for your child at every age

At every age, and every stage, we’re here for your child – and for you. Learn from our leading experts how to support your child’s health, from birth through young adulthood.

Empowering community health, together

We know improving child health means addressing the challenges families face outside the walls of our hospital. Learn how we’re partnering with community and government leaders to create healthier futures for children across our region.
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Marking One-Year Anniversary of World’s First Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy

February 25, 2026 marks one year since KJ, an infant born with severe carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 deficiency, became the world’s first person to receive a personalized CRISPR-based gene editing therapy.

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ChristianaCare and CHOP Launch Strategic Affiliation

ChristianaCare and CHOP will launch their strategic pediatric affiliation on April 1, expanding access to world-class specialized care for children across Delaware and the surrounding region.

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CHOP Ranked One of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report

CHOP has once again been named one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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