St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Located in Philadelphia, PA, and owned by Tower Health and Drexel University in partnership, St. Christopher’s is a 180-bed Children’s Hospital. St.
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A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. The mission of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. Christopher's Hospital is committed to quality through teamwork, technology and service in a child-friendly, family-oriented environment.

Your St. Chris story matters. Share it with us so we can celebrate your journey, and support future families: http://bit...
11/11/2025

Your St. Chris story matters. Share it with us so we can celebrate your journey, and support future families: http://bit.ly/474vkVS

closed out October by transforming the hospital's Lower Atrium into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, during ou...
11/04/2025

closed out October by transforming the hospital's Lower Atrium into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, during our first annual Italian American Heritage Month Festival.

Staff, patients, and families were treated to an afternoon filled with music, crafts, and lots of Italian food, all of which paid homage to Italy’s rich traditions.

Guests lined up for antipasti, Sicilian pizza, tomato pies, pasta, cannoli, and pastries, donated by , , and . Italian water ice added to the fun.

We can't wait for next year's celebration!

🎃👻Thank you to PA Secretary of Health Dr. Deborah Bogen and First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro, who joined Interim...
10/31/2025

🎃👻Thank you to PA Secretary of Health Dr. Deborah Bogen and First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro, who joined Interim President and CEO Jodi Coombs to bring some Halloween fun (and treats) to patients across the hospital!

Children undergoing treatment for cancer are often unable to enjoy a simple activity taken for granted by so many other ...
10/31/2025

Children undergoing treatment for cancer are often unable to enjoy a simple activity taken for granted by so many other kids — Halloween trick-or-treating.

So 's Oncology Clinic hosted its Annual Halloween Party for cancer patients and their families. Children (as well as parents and staff!) enjoyed dressing up in costume, as well as music, food, crafts, pumpkin painting, and face painting.

Patients and their siblings also participated in a trick-or-treat parade around the hospital’s atrium.

Thank you to the non-profit group Friends of Joey, which again generously provided food, crafts, pumpkin and face painting, and volunteers to help staff the event.

Congratulations to Martin Herman, MD, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Orthopedic...
10/28/2025

Congratulations to Martin Herman, MD, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, for being recognized nationally for his exceptional contributions to pediatric orthopedics!

Dr. Herman has been named the 2025 recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Orthopaedics’ Distinguished Service Award, its highest honor. The award recognizes an individual in the field of pediatric orthopedics for their contributions to the AAP's mission of excellence in patient care, research, and teaching. The award was presented during the recent AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Denver.

Volunteer Spotlight: Trisha Kek Trisha, a Sr Business Program Manager at PECO, gives her time at St. Christopher’s Hospi...
10/24/2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Trisha Kek

Trisha, a Sr Business Program Manager at PECO, gives her time at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children by helping with everything from distributing gifts to supporting special community events.

Her connection is personal — her niece received life-saving care here as an infant. Trisha promised that if her niece made it through, she would dedicate herself to giving back. Today, her niece is celebrating her 8th birthday thanks to the care she received at St. Christopher’s.

For Trisha, the most meaningful part of volunteering is the people: the staff, volunteers, and community members who all come together with one goal: — making a difference for children. She also sees how volunteerism inspires youth to get involved, creating a ripple effect of kindness and service.

“Volunteering keeps life in perspective,” she says. “It reminds me what really matters — the kids, because they’re the leaders of tomorrow.”
Thank you, Trisha, for your compassion and dedication to our St. Christopher’s family.

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Your St. Chris story matters. Share it with us so we can celebrate your journey, and support future families: http://bit.ly/474vkVS

🎃 Halloween came early at for young patients with specialized medical needs and their families, at the annual Center fo...
10/23/2025

🎃 Halloween came early at for young patients with specialized medical needs and their families, at the annual Center for Children and Youth with Special Needs Halloween Party! The kids joined in a joyful celebration filled with costumes, crafts, games, and treats. The event created a warm, inclusive space for connection, laughter, and support, and an opportunity for these patients to just be kids for a night.

Diwali is a time to honor light, happiness, and the victory of good over evil. This festival holds deep spiritual and cu...
10/20/2025

Diwali is a time to honor light, happiness, and the victory of good over evil. This festival holds deep spiritual and cultural significance and invites renewal, reflection, and the sharing of life’s joys with others. To everyone celebrating, we wish you a happy and prosperous Diwali filled with peace, love, and light. ✨

A checkup may bring shots or stethoscopes, but at St. Christopher’s, it also brings stories. 📖 Through our Reach Out and...
10/17/2025

A checkup may bring shots or stethoscopes, but at St. Christopher’s, it also brings stories. 📖

Through our Reach Out and Read program, every child from birth to age 5 receives a new book at their well visits—turning moments of care into opportunities for comfort, connection, and early literacy.

With your support, we can help even more families build a lifelong love of reading. 💫

Just $75 covers one child’s full participation.
Give today: giving.drexel.edu/rorstchris

Thank you to US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for taking time to visit to see firsthand the vital resource the hospital is to...
10/08/2025

Thank you to US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for taking time to visit to see firsthand the vital resource the hospital is to the region, and all the ways that children's hospitals make life's moments possible for children and their families.

At St. Christopher’s, health equity is more than medicine – it’s about meeting families where they are. For Dr. Hans Ker...
10/03/2025

At St. Christopher’s, health equity is more than medicine – it’s about meeting families where they are.

For Dr. Hans Kersten, a pediatrician at , that means addressing challenges like food insecurity and literacy head-on. In addition to his work at St. Chris, he also serves as a professor at . Through his leadership, our Reach Out and Read program has grown into one of the most successful in the nation, transforming every well-child visit into an opportunity to spark curiosity and confidence through books.

Dr. Kersten’s vision reminds us that caring for kids means caring for the whole child, and we’re grateful for his dedication to our patients and families.

Is there a St. Chris physician you’re grateful for? Share their name in the comments below, and honor them today with a gift that helps us continue this important work: givestchris.org.

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days in Judaism. According to Jewish tradition, Go...
10/01/2025

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest days in Judaism. According to Jewish tradition, God decides each person’s fate on Yom Kippur, and adherents are encouraged to ask for forgiveness and make amends for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed through fasting, prayer, and repentance.

For those who observe Yom Kippur, may this day bring you peace and spiritual renewal.

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