{"id":695322,"date":"2026-03-31T17:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/695322\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:41:19","slug":"christianacare-and-childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-launch-strategic-affiliation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/695322\/","title":{"rendered":"ChristianaCare and Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia Launch Strategic Affiliation"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 31, 2026<\/p>\n

ChristianaCare and Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will launch their strategic pediatric affiliation on April 1, expanding access to world-class specialized care for children across Delaware and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n

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The collaboration, announced in 2025, will bring CHOP\u2019s renowned expertise to Delaware and surrounding communities. It will integrate CHOP\u2019s specialized services with ChristianaCare\u2019s network, creating new access to advanced pediatric treatments for Delaware families and reducing the need for families to travel long distances for care.<\/p>\n

New Era for Pediatric Care in the Region<\/strong>
\n\"\"Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a defining moment for the future of pediatric care in Delaware,\u201d said Janice E. Nevin<\/a>, M.D., MPH, president and CEO of ChristianaCare. \u201cThrough our affiliation with CHOP, we are combining strength with strength to deliver world\u2011class pediatric subspecialty care right here in our community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership is an important step forward to ensure that every child and every family have access to the exceptional care they deserve\u2014when and where they need it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDelivering seamless, family-centered care is part of our mission at Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia,\u201d said CHOP CEO Madeline Bell. \u201cChristianaCare is a trusted and innovative health system, and this affiliation reflects our shared commitment to redefining what\u2019s possible in pediatric medicine.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to begin this next chapter and expand access to exceptional care for children throughout the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA<\/p>\n

\u201cOur teams at ChristianaCare and CHOP have been preparing for this moment with great excitement,\u201d said Megan Mickley<\/a>, M.D., MBA, chair of Pediatrics at ChristianaCare. \u201cThis collaboration represents an important step\u00a0in our pediatric care delivery evolution.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy aligning our teams\u2019 capabilities, we are creating new opportunities to innovate and continuously advance the care we provide for children and families, both today and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

What Launch Day Means for Families and Future Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning April 1, the affiliation will activate at the state-of-the-art Center for Women\u2019s & Children\u2019s Health<\/a> at ChristianaCare\u2019s Newark campus, where pediatric emergency and inpatient care are delivered, with pediatric and neonatal services supported by CHOP specialists. This includes ChristianaCare\u2019s 24\/7 Pediatric Care Center<\/a> and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit<\/a> at its Newark campus, which provides round-the-clock emergency care in a kid-friendly environment.<\/p>\n

Following the launch, ChristianaCare and CHOP will continue to:<\/p>\n