Five Questions With…Jessica, Katie, and Melanie

Posted July 21st, 2022

Welcome to our newest blog series, “Five Questions With…”  This series will highlight the unsung heroes that make healthcare work. From guest services to the phlebotomist, the pet therapy volunteer, and the environmental services workers.  These individuals enhance our experiences when we are getting care and highlight human connection and support. Thank you for all you do! […]

School Re-entry After Cranial Radiation Therapy

Posted April 20th, 2018

This webinar focuses on considerations for parents coping with their children re-entering school after cranial radiation therapy.   Iris Paltin, PhD is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She works with the neuro-oncology and pediatric Proton Therapy programs.  

Symptom Management for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Proton Therapy

Posted May 8th, 2017

This webinar provides an overview of symptom management intervention strategies for pediatric patients undergoing proton therapy. This webinar is presented by Elizabeth Cummings, MSN, CPNP-AC, CPHON, Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  

Get to Know Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)

Posted November 3rd, 2016

Kids have been setting up lemonade stands for generations.  Lemonade Stand was even one my favorite (and one of the first) computer games I played on the classroom Macintosh in 2nd grade.  The lemonade stand is as American as apple pie, baseball and helping those in need.  And that is exactly what Alex Scott was […]