Popular Pet Therapy Program At CHOP Is Expanding
The Gerald Shreiber Pet Therapy Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is so popular, it's being substantially expanded.
Watch CBS News
The Gerald Shreiber Pet Therapy Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is so popular, it's being substantially expanded.
The first phase of a unique pediatric out-patient facility, with a goal to help make appointments less scary for the kids, is set to open this Monday.
The six-year-old is in stable condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Leah Still is heading home after seven weeks spent receiving cancer treatment at CHOP.
Researchers found that while about 15 percent of all children in Pennsylvania covered by Medicaid receive psychotropic drugs -- drugs that work on their brains -- about 45 percent of those in foster care do.
NFL player Devon Still and his daughter Leah presented Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with a check for $141,428.53.
The new, 135,000-square-foot facility will house all the services that CHOP has offered in King of Prussia, including urgent care, but this facility also has an ambulatory surgery center.
The new Berenstain Bears book was unveiled Wednesday morning.
A spokesman for the Montgomery County, Md., state's attorney's office says 41-year-old Nyia Parler waived her extradition hearing and was being processed for return to Philadelphia.
They called the man's doctor, his aunt and police for help, to no avail. Then three days later a man found Norman lying in the woods, weak, but alive.
Justin Barnabei passed away last April, after his second bout with acute lymphoblastic leukemia became too much to bear.
Five-year-old Khadijah Patel is going home just two weeks after she received a liver transplant. She suffers from the same rare genetic disorder that also afflicts her 12-year-old brother, Yusuf.
At Temple University, there were cries of joy mingled with a few tears of disappointment as more than 200 students learned where they will continue their medical education.
A new music video from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a YouTube sensation. It's a rendition of Taylor Swift's song "Shake It Off", like you've never seen before. CBS 3 had the first behind the scene interviews with the stars of the new video.
The FDA has approved a drug to battle neuroblastoma -- a cancer that most often occurs in younger children.
CHOP is one of several pediatric hospitals in the United States designated to provide medical care to someone who possibly contracts the Ebola virus.
A massive donation from a world-class philanthropist is cause for a lot of smiles at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services included the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on a list Tuesday of 35 designated hospitals across the country.
Police in Darby Township say a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the face with a .357 magnum handgun that authorities believe was left in the car by the child's father.
The annual run was created three years ago in honor of a 15-year old Central Bucks South High School student who died in 2011 from an undetected cardiac defect.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia confirmed Thursday that it has been designated as one of several pediatric hospitals in the United States that may be called upon to provide medical care for any child who contracts Ebola.
Connor Loescher and about a dozen other kids got to hang out and play with dogs like Frankie the Pug and Rumor the Ridgeback.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia tells Eyewitness News that it has notified the CDC that two additional patients at the hospital have acute muscle weakness of the limbs, along with changes in their spine.
It happened shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday ear the intersection of Cottage and Howell Streets in the city's Wissinoming section.
A seven-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle Sunday night in West Philadelphia that then fled the scene.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
Khumbie, a red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died. He had cancer, according to the zoo.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
An Emmaus High School student was found with what appeared to be a loaded ghost gun, according to the Lehigh County DA.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A worker was rescued after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township, New Jersey, police say.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
In honor of Phillies ace Zack Wheeler's rehab start Saturday, the IronPigs are having a "Rehab Ribs Night" at Coca-Cola Park.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A man was rescued and taken to the hospital after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower on Cedar Lane in Florence Township, New Jersey, police said.
The Mighty Macs of Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, were the first to win the national women's college basketball championship. Looking back, one player said, they were architects and engineers, building the future of women's sports.
Khumbie, a red panda who spent most of his life at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died at 11 years old, according to the zoo. He was a favorite among staff and visitors for his gentle demeanor.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Moffett Elementary School would become a middle school under Philadelphia's new facilities plan.