Welcome Video for International Patients

Children from more than 100 countries have come to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to receive top-ranked care for rare and complex medical conditions. ips.chop.edu
CHOP’s International Patient Services team (001-267-426-6298) works with international patients’ families before, during and after their stay in Philadelphia. This orientation video helps international families understand what to expect at CHOP and introduces them to the nurses, doctors, medical interpreters and other staff who will be part of their child’s care team. It also contains information about what CHOP does to keep patients safe and ensure that they receive the best care.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers many services and resources to help international patients and families feel at home, including professional medical interpretation services (via phone and in person), Halal food options, a family resource center, playrooms for children, and a prayer and meditation center. Many international patients and families also enjoy outdoor spaces on the CHOP campus, including the rooftop garden and expansive plaza at the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.
Founded in 1855, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is America’s oldest pediatric hospital. CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare worldwide and saved countless lives. Today, CHOP is recognized as one of the leading pediatric hospitals in the world.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is consistently ranked at the very top in U.S. News & World Report’s and Parents magazine’s prestigious surveys of pediatric hospitals, which use measures such as outcomes, research, patient-staff ratios and safety to evaluate a hospital’s quality.