Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a pediatric academic medical center that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient health care services for infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The hospital offers a full range of medical specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, neonatal intensive care and fetal surgery, supported by advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory services and rehabilitation programs. In addition to clinical care, CHOP operates a robust research enterprise through its Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, which conducts basic, translational and clinical studies aimed at improving child health outcomes. The institution also trains the next generation of pediatric physicians, nurses and scientists through its affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and various residency and fellowship programs. CHOP serves patients from the Greater Philadelphia region, draws referrals from across the United States and welcomes families from abroad seeking specialized pediatric treatment.

The hospital’s headquarters are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. As a nonprofit organization, CHOP is governed by a board of trustees and operates independently while maintaining close academic ties with the University of Pennsylvania. It is recognized as a Level I pediatric trauma center and holds accreditation from major health care quality organizations. CHOP’s distinguishing attributes include its longstanding commitment to pediatric innovation, evidenced by numerous firsts in fetal surgery, gene therapy and cancer immunotherapy developed within its research labs. The institution’s reputation for excellence is reflected in consistent rankings among the nation’s top children’s hospitals by independent health care evaluators. While the 2018 email breach highlighted vulnerabilities in its information security, the hospital responded with a forensic investigation, patient notification and the implementation of enhanced email protections. These actions underscore CHOP’s ongoing focus on safeguarding patient data while continuing to deliver high‑quality clinical care, research and education.