A stroke is a serious condition that doesn't just affect adults. Hundreds of children suffer strokes every year. The Pediatric Stroke Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is among the first programs of its kind in the United States. We provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for children and infants who suffer from strokes. We are dedicated to increasing awareness of childhood strokes, preventing a repeat stroke and minimizing damage from the first one.

This Web site is designed to help you learn more about pediatric stroke and the care provided at Children's Hospital. On this site, you can:

• Read about our program and why it's so special
• Meet the people and teams who will be involved in caring for your child
• Learn more about pediatric stroke
• Explore resources to make your stay at Children's Hospital more comfortable
• Review current research and studies about childhood stroke
• Visit Web sites for more information on stroke
• Become familiar with the medical terms and concepts that you will hear when learning about stroke

Our team is available to help children with stroke — and their families — every step of the way. We value family members as an integral part of the team. No one knows your child better than you do.

We strongly encourage feedback from families to let us know what we can do to make treatment for stroke a more positive experience.