On December 15, 2019, Drexel University and Tower Health completed the acquisition of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Founded in 1875, St. Christopher’s is a vital resource of health and healing, medical education and research, and is relied upon by the children and families in its Philadelphia neighborhood and the broader region. The goal of St. Christopher’s pediatric medical training programs is to offer a comprehensive, in-depth and personally rewarding educational experience in one of its many pediatric disciplines, preparing trainees to confidently choose careers in academic medicine, private practice or public health.
Research
The Carey Lab seeks to identify mechanisms and potential modifiable risk factors for infants' susceptibility to infections using animal models, in vitro work and ex vivo studies on human cord blood.
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News and Announcements
Philadelphia magazine published its annual list of the region's “Top Doctors.” The list of physicians, who were chosen by their peers, can be found in the May 2024 issue. Congratulations to the following Drexel University College of Medicine faculty members who were named this year. Read more.
The annual Golden Apple Awards recognize outstanding service, teaching and mentoring by Drexel University College of Medicine faculty and professional staff. The honorees are nominated by each class of medical students who vote to determine the award winners. Read more.
The Partnership Care Practice and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children were mentioned in a March 13 Philadelphia Gay News article about recipients of grants from Philly AIDS Thrift. Read more.
The American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 Red Book will be dedicated to Sarah Long, MD, professor of pediatrics. The dedication is in recognition of her "lifetime of commitment to children and those who take care of them." Long is renowned for her expertise in pediatric infectious diseases and her research in the field of vaccine-preventable diseases. Published every three years, the AAP Red Book contains the organization's policies regarding immunizations, medications, and the diagnosis, treatment and management of over 200 infectious diseases. Read more.
Drexel University College of Medicine students, faculty and professional staff brought song and dance to Drexel’s Main Building auditorium in a more than three decades-long tradition. Held on Friday, January 27, the Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert (PABC)’s annual night of entertainment has raised more than $650,000 for children living with HIV and AIDS to date. Read more.
"In the blink of an eye, summer is nearly over and it's almost time for another school year. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children hosted a back-to-school carnival where nearly 2,000 kids were given school supplies." Read more.
In the Media
April 25, 2024: Sarah S. Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an MedPage Today article about new data on likelihood of pregnant individuals to vaccinate against RSV.
April 13, 2024: Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about the prevalence of a rare infection, called infant botulism, in the Philadelphia area.
March 29, 2024: Sarah S. Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a article in The Atlantic about whether there is benefit to updating the CDC’s seasonal recommendations for RSV vaccination.
March 13, 2024: The Partnership Care Practice and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children were mentioned in a Philadelphia Gay News article about recipients of grants from Philly AIDS Thrift.
February 28, 2024: Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Associated Press article about early estimates on the success of this year’s flu shot. The article was picked up by several regional outlets.
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St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is a primary academic campus of Drexel University College of Medicine. Its physicians are non-compensated members of the teaching faculty of Drexel University College of Medicine and its clinical practices are independent of Drexel University.