Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals & research facilities in the world.

Core values

- **Community Health Improvement**: CHOP has invested over $470 million in fiscal year 2021 in community health improvement services, including financial assistance, Medicaid programs, community-based clinical services, and health education[2].
- **Employee-Led Community Projects**: The CHOP Cares Community Grant Program has awarded over 200 grants and more than $1 million over the past 10 years, supporting innovative community projects initiated by employees[1].
- **Addressing Trauma and Health Equity**: CHOP's programs focus on helping families overcome trauma, providing vaccine education, and advocating for housing as a health issue. These efforts significantly contribute to improving the health and well-being of children and families in the community[2][5].
- **Broad Community Impact**: CHOP's initiatives reach thousands of families each year, with programs growing from 1 nursery to 6 nurseries and impacting over 11,000 families annually[4].