Founded in 1855, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the birthplace of pediatric medicine in America. Throughout its history, a passionate spirit of innovation has driven this renowned institution to pursue scientific discovery, establish the highest standards of patient care, train future leaders in pediatrics, and advocate for children’s health. CHOP is currently ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other pediatric hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. As the home of the first accredited pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in Pennsylvania, CHOP provides premier evaluation, treatment and expert care for children who have experienced injuries. CHOP’s Trauma Center is renowned for cutting-edge injury research, extensive education programs and comprehensive injury-prevention initiatives. For more information, visit chop.edu.
