Cancer is never on the agenda for one’s childhood. When illness strikes, everyone wants to see children get well as quickly, safely, and permanently as possible. The Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is a pediatric cancer treatment facility...
Weill Cornell Medicine ophthalmologists take part in medical missions, research collaborations, and educational programs throughout the world. They can diagnose and treat eye conditions in a full range of complexities, are committed to the excellent provision of a...
The end-of-life brings a lot of mixed experiences, both psychological and physical. While the outcome cannot be changed at times, the journey along the way can be impacted. That is where palliative care comes in, to improve the quality of life and help reduce pain in...
How do we make scientific and medical breakthroughs? Research brings discovery. The scientific community at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia thrives on collaboration that leads to effective therapies, medical devices, and treatment techniques. From laboratory...
There are many health services that can be provided, but only finite resources with which to provide them. Inevitably, choices must be made. How do we decide? Economics is the science of making choices. Health economics provides a framework for informing decisions...
This week, the OMI Weill Cornell Ophthalmology partnership traveled to Mexico for the first time! 17 fellows from Mexico City and surrounding areas gathered at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Tec de Monterrey from March 27-29, 2023, for the OMI MEX Weill...
