CHOP at Mount Sinai Health System

01/16/2026

Eilyn came to our hospital after a rare infection called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) left her unable to move or breathe on her own.

With no cure for AFM, Eilyn started intensive therapy to relearn how to speak, swallow, and move. When muscle weakness later led to severe scoliosis, Eilyn turned to our Spine Program for specialized care.

Today, Eilyn is a high school freshman who loves math and reading and recently made a dream come true by swimming with dolphins. 💙

Read more about Eilyn’s inspiring journey, below.

Eilyn went from being paralyzed to swimming with dolphins with the help of multiple doctors and therapists across CHOP. Eilyn spent a month at CHOP in 2018 being treated for acute flaccid myelitis. Lying in an intensive care bed at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), unable to move, unable...

01/15/2026

Ivermectin is an antiparasite medication used to treat worm infections. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media promoted ivermectin as a possible treatment for viral illnesses and brain tumors, but scientific evidence does not support its use for these purposes.

Watch this week's video and learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6181tCD1L.

01/13/2026

Are you ready to ride for little hearts? 🚲 ❤️

Join us on Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8 for the 10th Annual benefiting the Cardiac Center at CHOP.

Meet some of our inspiring ambassadors and learn how you can support our patients and families: http://ms.spr.ly/6189tfI1N.

01/12/2026

Winter sports are a fun way for kids to get outside and stay active — from skiing and snowboarding to ice skating and sledding. ❄️ 🏂

We’re sharing tips to help your family enjoy the season while staying injury-free.

Learn more from our team, below!

Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Expert advice to protect your family from common winter sports injuries. The Winter Olympics are coming back! Watching the world's best athletes give it their all on the international stage for two weeks is inspiring and often motivates us - recreational en...

01/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jena Miller to our hospital as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Co-Director of The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at CHOP, alongside Dr. N. Scott Adzick.

In her new role, she will lead our Maternal Fetal Medicine team and Obstetric Services, advancing innovative, compassionate, research-driven care for patients and families. Learn more about Dr. Miller in this Q&A: http://ms.spr.ly/6185tNZof.

01/07/2026

The suspected causes of autism, including environmental exposures to things like acetaminophen during pregnancy and vaccines in the first few months of life, have been studied for decades. Study after study has shown these hypotheses to be unsupported by science. In this week's we take an in-depth look at this common misperception.

Learn more about autism myths via our Philadelphia Inquirer article: http://ms.spr.ly/6182t29Ke.

01/07/2026

Did you know? We will soon be offering a new outpatient Yoga Therapy Clinic at our CHOP Specialty Care location in Bryn Mawr starting on January 14th! Led by a certified yoga therapist, each session will include breathwork and relaxation techniques tailored to your child’s symptoms, treatment plan, and personal goals.

To learn more, call 215-590-5043, talk to your CHOP provider or visit the link below.

Integrative health enhances traditional medicine with complementary therapies for children such as massage and acupuncture. Integrative healthcare enhances traditional medicine with complementary therapies - including acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, massage and mindfulness - that address the whole ...

01/06/2026

The I ❤ CHOP Run, Walk and Virtual Challenge, presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, is taking place on Sunday, April 26.

Meet Rahemeen, one of our patient ambassadors, below. Learn more about how you can make an impact and participate in the event: http://ms.spr.ly/6188tUMuM.

12/31/2025

Our Urgent Care Center in King of Prussia will be OPEN on New Year's Day for children who need us. Check out the full schedule, and please visit http://ms.spr.ly/6189tXKIH for the most up-to-date hours of operation.

12/29/2025

Now your support can go further! Triple your impact before our 3X year-end match is over, providing hope and healing for our patients.

12/26/2025

Wishing a very Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating! Look for our buildings lit up this week to celebrate!