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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals & research facilities in the world.

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Is "dry drowning" real? Every summer, viral headlines resurface the misleading belief that a child can suddenly die days after a normal swim from water hidden in their lungs. Watch this week's #PediatricHealthChat for more information on this myth. More: https://t.co/cS6yVXmWz1.

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Our researchers found that a structured, home-based exercise program can safely improve cardiorespiratory fitness in people with Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) in 12 weeks, especially when paired with a supplement designed to support cellular energy. More: https://t.co/Ue9aPKh3xe.

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We're excited to announce a strategic collaboration with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (@dohsocial) to advance gene editing capabilities for rare diseases.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed this week at #BIO2026 in San Diego.

Learn more: https://t.co/NfXYGcyNBy.

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We're excited to share that we're part of a 9-institution team led by @CarnegieMellon to receive an ARPA-H Making Obstetrics Care Smart 4-year award to build data-driven tools to identify causes of low fetal oxygen and guide interventions in labor: https://t.co/rn7N9fcPTj.

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Is it ok for kids to have energy drinks? In this week's #PediatricHealthChat our experts explain why energy drinks can be more harmful than helpful.

Learn more: https://t.co/O9nOncw6d8.

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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to retire Oct. 1 after nearly 40 years at CHOP; current President Dr. Joe Mitchell to take on CEO role. Learn more: https://t.co/I2aJSmh28P.

Hear from Madeline Bell and Joe Mitchell: https://t.co/uHfQX7dxsC.

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There is no scientific proof that stress can effect your adrenal glands. Watch this week's #PediatricHealthChat for the reasons why we do not recommend taking supplements for "adrenal fatigue" and what our team recommends instead.

Learn more: https://t.co/kZr7K4TQ16.

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A new CHOP study found that a particular intervention model shows promise in addressing mental health needs of teens & young adults in Botswana. This model was particularly promising in underserved groups such as younger adolescents & those living w/ HIV: https://t.co/5Ctea9AEMY.

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Thanks to a gift from Mary Jane Raymond, we announce the establishment of the Timothy J. Raymond Endowed Chair in Pediatric Resuscitation Science with Dr. Todd Kilbaugh being the inaugural chair holder. Read more: https://t.co/DiWjIhMg5U.

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In this week’s #PediatricHealthChat, we partner with @PHLpublichealth to break down why staying up to date on the polio vaccine is still so important for every family.

Learn more: https://t.co/wfJlWvNlvs.

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Our new study on smartphones found that children who were given their first smartphone at age 13 showed a higher risk of depression, obesity and poor sleep just one year later. Read more about how caregivers can support healthier screen time habits: https://t.co/AEl8fm27lW.

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Co-sleeping, or sharing a bed with your baby, can be dangerous. Watch this week's #PediatricHealthChat for more information on the risks and what safe alternatives our experts would recommend instead.

Learn more: https://t.co/MZvKxgGTv6.

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@nrgenergy has donated more than $5 million to CHOP and recently committed to an additional $5 million over the next five years, bringing their total support of @heartcare4kids to $10 million. Learn more: https://t.co/MhYSmwvaGo. ❤️

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Our team takes care of some of the most vulnerable kids, and nurses know vaccination is a way to keep themselves, their patients and their communities healthy. #PediatricHealthChat

Learn more: https://t.co/r4nU2UzCYD.

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Attending #ISSVA2026? Don't miss some of our featured presentations from our multidisciplinary Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program team below. We'll also have members in the exhibit hall at Table #5. Stop by to say hello and learn more about our world renowned program.

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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. #PediatricHealthChat

Learn more: https://t.co/x98nkngzcS.

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Attending #ISSVA2026? Stop by Table #5 to speak with our team of experts to learn more about our world-renowned Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program.

More at https://t.co/VsmtywTtJB.

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Hello from #ISSVA2026! We're excited for an incredible week ahead featuring presentations from our multidisciplinary Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program team. Take a look at some of our highlighted talks below, and explore the full program at https://t.co/L7xX0anvuh.

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We're thrilled to host #ISSVA2026 in Philadelphia this week! It promises to be an inspiring & impactful gathering as leading experts from around the globe come together to share the latest advances, research & innovations in the field of vascular anomalies. @ISSVA_org

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Congratulations to Dr. Lindsey A. George on being named to @thenamedicine 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine. The program spotlights professionals driving innovation and advancing healthcare and science: https://t.co/BQNFwy55yr.