St. Christopher's Hospital

Join us for the 13th Annual Bike Safety Rodeo at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children! 🚲 Bring your bike or scooter from home and enjoy a fun-filled day of bike safety activities, helmet fitting and decorating, bike repair, a chalk obstacle course, smoothies, prizes, and more. Saturday, May 16, 2026 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Parking Lot 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Free bike helmets will be available for the first 150 attendees. We hope to see you there! #StChrisKids #BikeRodeo #BikeSafety #StChrisHospital #stchrishospitalforchildren

Congratulations to all of the St. Chris graduate medical education physicians and medical students who showed off their work at our annual Research Day. The event is an opportunity to recognize and showcase outstanding scholarly work. Research Day reflects St. Chris’s strong commitment to supporting the academic and professional growth of our medical team. The presentations and discussions highlighted the curiosity, rigor, and passion that drive innovation and elevate the care we provide to our patients and families. #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #stchristophershospitalforchildren #StChrisKids

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we’re letting our incredible nurses know how much we appreciate the work they do. 💙 One of the ways we’ve shown our appreciation was with a cart filled with gifts and treats, delivered to the units by our Acting President and Chief Nursing Officer, Claire Alminde, MSN, RN, and our nursing leadership. We’re so thankful for our amazing nurses, and grateful for the difference their skill and compassion makes in the lives of our patients and their families, each and every day. #NursesWeek #NursesWeek2026 #NationalNursesWeek #StChrisHospital #stchristophershospitalforchildren #StChrisKids

At St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, our nurses go beyond expert care—they are compassionate partners, dedicated advocates, and a steady source of comfort for patients and their families. 💙 During #NursesWeek (May 6–12), we celebrate the incredible nurses whose expertise and genuine connection make a meaningful difference every day. Their skill, commitment, and compassion shine through in every interaction and throughout every step of the care journey. We were honored to recognize these outstanding professionals during our Annual Nursing Awards—celebrating the compassion, excellence, and impact they bring to our hospital every day. Thank you to our St. Chris nurses for all you do! 👏👏👏 #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #ThankANurse #HealthcareHeroes

It was a touching evening this week, when families who made the life-saving decision to donate their late child’s organs to help save others were celebrated in a ceremony honoring their courage and selflessness. The event was part of St. Christopher’s National Donate Life Month activities to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. Nationally, almost 1,900 children received lifesaving transplants in 2025, matched from nearly 900 pediatric organ donors. Right now, there are more than 2,200 children on the national transplant waiting list. More than 700 children waiting for a donor organ are under 6 years old. Learn more and sign up to be a donor at donors1.org/register. #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #GiftofLife #DonateLifeMonth2026 #OrganDonation

Meet Fergus! Believe it or not, at 120 pounds, this super-friendly Dogue de Bordeaux Mastiff was the “runt of the litter”… but around here, he’s a very big and beloved part of the care team. On National Therapy Animal Day, we’re celebrating the comfort, connection, and smiles that Fergus and our pet therapy volunteers bring to patients and families every day. From easing anxiety to brightening tough moments, their impact goes far beyond what words can describe. Support programs like this and the care we provide by visiting the link below and selecting “Therapy Dog” from the dropdown menu. givestchris.org #StChrisHospital #StChrisKids #StChristophers

Thank you to the many St. Chris team members who helped make this year’s edition of Take Your Child to Work Day such a success! It was a wonderful day, as we provided multiple opportunities for the children of staff to experience the workplace in a fun and engaging way. There was a great turnout and the participants had a terrific time. Thank you especially to Human Resources and Volunteer Services for planning and coordinating the activities tailored to each child’s age and interests. #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #takeyourchildtoworkday #takeyourchildtoworkday2026

This month, we celebrate our St. Chris inpatient and outpatient occupational therapists, who work each day to help babies, children and adolescents meet their developmental milestones and participate in meaningful activities that they need, want or are expected to do each day. OT’s help kids develop their skills or adapt the environment to improve participation in areas like dressing, handwriting, playing or emotional regulation. We recognize and appreciate the dedication of occupational therapists who help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. Thank you for the vital work you do every day! #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #OccupationalTherapy #StChrisKids #OccupationalTherapyMonth2026

On Sunday, a St. Chris team proudly represented the hospital at the 28th Annual Gift of Life Donor Program Donor Dash at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. The event featured 10K and 5K runs, and a 3K walk, to raise money that helps fund the Transplant Foundation, the charitable foundation that supports programs and activities for donor and recipient families. Thanks to everyone who took part in this annual event that raises awareness of the importance of organ donation! #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #GiftofLife #OrganDonation #DonateLifeMonth #donordash2026

As part of the celebration of April as National Donate Life Month, this past Friday St. Christopher's staff provided help to Gift of Life Donor Program's Howie’s House, a home-away-from-home for transplant patients and their families that provides temporary, affordable lodging and supportive services to those who travel to Philadelphia for transplant-related care. Our “Stuff the Shuttle” event saw boxes full of needed goods, from food to laundry detergent to hand sanitizer, piled high in the Howie's House shuttle bus. Thank you to our generous St. Chris team! #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #GiftofLife #HowiesHouse

Congratulations to our amazing physicians recognized by @phillymag for their dedication to exceptional care. Thirty-five St. Chris physicians have been honored as part of the magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list! Their expertise and compassion help the children and families served by St. Christopher's live healthier, fuller lives. Here's the list of St. Christopher's 2026 Top Doctors: • Nataly Apollonsky, MD, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology • Brooke Burkey, MD, Plastic Surgery • Alison J. Carey, MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine • Janet S. Chen, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases • Mario Cruz Jr., MD, Pediatrics • Gregory E. Dean, MD, Pediatric Urology • Nicole H. DeLarato, MD, Ophthalmology • Antonio Di Carlo, MD, CM, FACS, FRCSC, Surgery • Connie Domingo, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine • Stacy B. Ellen, DO, Pediatrics • Jeremiah Goldstein, MD, Pediatrics • Megan E. Gresh, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery • Gregory E. Halligan, MD, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology • Martin J. Herman, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery • Christine M. Jones, MD, Plastic Surgery • Folasade I. Kehinde, MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine • Shareen F. Kelly, MD, Pediatrics • Hans B. Kersten, MD, Pediatrics • Roberta L. Laguerre-Frederique, MD, Pediatrics • Bryon J. Lauer, MD, Pediatrics • Brett D. Leggett, MD, Pediatrics • Svetlana Lvovich, DO, Pediatric Rheumatology • Jose S. Maceda, MD, Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery • Francis X. McNesby Jr., MD, Pediatrics • Joseph J. Melvin, DO, Child Neurology • Kathleen B. O'Brien, MD, Sports Medicine • Michael G. Packer, MD, Pediatric Urology • Nadja G. Peter, MD, Adolescent Medicine • Jonathan A. Roth, MD, Pediatric Urology • Shannon Safier, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery • Elizabeth Suarez, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology • Renee M. Turchi, MD, Pediatrics • Michael A. Waronker, DO, Gastroenterology • David A. Zwillenberg, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngology • Seth Zwillenberg, MD, Otolaryngology #StChrisHospital #StChristophersHospital #StChrisKids #PhiladelphiaMagazine #TopDoctors #TopDocs

During Every Kid Healthy Week, we’re highlighting the importance of building healthy habits early. Our community garden is more than just a green space. It’s a hands-on way to connect kids and families to fresh, nutritious food and the importance of healthy habits from the start. Through initiatives like our Food Access Fund, we’re working to remove barriers and ensure families have access to the nourishment they need to grow, heal, and thrive. Because every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life. You can help us continue this important work: givestchris.org/foodaccess #StChrisHospital #StChrisKids #StChristophers