ChristianaCare and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are forming a partnership to enhance pediatric care across a four-state region, focusing initially on neonatal and pediatric services such as cardiology, radiology, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, and genetics.

This collaboration aims to bring CHOP’s specialized pediatric services closer to home for families, improving access and reducing travel for complex treatments.

Madeline Bell, CEO of CHOP, emphasized that the partnership is driven by a shared vision to redefine healthcare standards and ensure high-quality, family-centered care across all life stages.

ChristianaCare’s President and CEO, Janice E. Nevin, highlighted that this partnership advances their mission to provide high-quality care to children and families during challenging and uncertain times.

ChristianaCare, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is a major health system with three hospitals, extensive outpatient services, and a focus on innovation and population health.

In May 2025, ChristianaCare won a bankruptcy auction, enabling it to acquire outpatient facilities offering surgery, imaging, and specialty care services in Broomall, Glen Mills, Media, and Havertown.

Megan Mickley, M.D., Chair of Pediatrics at ChristianaCare, expressed excitement about combining CHOP’s leadership in pediatric medicine with ChristianaCare’s existing services to offer advanced treatments in a compassionate environment.

The partnership will extend CHOP’s reach south of Philadelphia, building on its recent role as Main Line Health’s pediatric partner, replacing Nemours in 2023.

CHOP has other regional affiliations with Lehigh Valley Health Network, Virtua, and AtlantiCare, broadening its regional network.

The goal of this alliance is to improve access to advanced treatments for complex and rare pediatric diseases, while also providing educational and research opportunities.

Madeline Bell highlighted that the collaboration is about ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for patients at every stage of life, emphasizing a shared vision to redefine healthcare standards.

ChristianaCare’s hospitals are located in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware, with recent expansion plans in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including micro-hospitals in Chester and Delaware Counties.

This partnership follows ChristianaCare’s strategic moves, including its May 2025 acquisition of outpatient facilities, to expand its regional presence and service offerings.