Innovations with Ed Begley, Jr. to Feature St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Upcoming Episode

DMG Productions explores advancements in pediatric wellness.

Philadelphia, PA—St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children announced that they will be featured in an upcoming episode of Innovations with Ed Begley Jr, airing later this year 2014, via Discovery Channel. Dates and show times TBA.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children offers a wide range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. With over 220 pediatric specialists, Innovations will explore several of the hospital’s specialties, including autism and childhood obesity.

“St. Christopher’s is committed to providing quality care to children in and around Philadelphia. Our team includes world-renowned physicians who are experts in their fields and who support our overall mission,” says Carolyn Jackson, CEO at St. Christopher’s. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the Discovery Channel to showcase this and to do discuss St. Christopher’s impact on healthcare from a national to a local level.”

“St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children serves as a single-stop source for care,” says Ryann Watkin, producer for the series. “I’m really looking forward to providing this vital information to our audience.”

About St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children:
Since 1875, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has been providing exceptional patient care and advancing new pediatric treatments through research and innovation. Through affiliations with Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine, St. Christopher’s is a teaching hospital helping to train the next generation of professionals in pediatric medicine.

A 189-bed hospital, St. Christopher’s is committed to delivering high quality family-and patient-centered care to children throughout the greater Delaware Valley. Its highly acclaimed programs include a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Level IV NICU, a Heart Center and Oncology unit. Hospital services also include the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the area. St. Christopher’s achieved Magnet status in 2009 and numerous St. Christopher’s physicians are frequently recognized in regional publications as “Top Docs” in their fields of expertise. In 2012, St. Christopher’s announced a $110 million expansion to include two new structures. The Critical Care Tower, which features advanced technology while incorporating families’ needs, will house 50 critical care and 60 Level IV NICU beds. The Center for the Urban Child will provide children with comprehensive services to help break the cycles of food insecurity, violence and childhood illness.

To learn more about St. Christopher’s, visit www.stchristophershospital.com or call 215-427-5000. Find us on social media at facebook.com/stchrishospital, stchrishospital.blogspot.com, youtube.com/stchrisvideos, pinterest.com/stchrishospital, and on instagram at @stchrismarketing and twitter at @stchristhospital.

About Innovations and DMG Productions:
Innovations, hosted by award winning actor Ed Begley, Jr., is an information-based series geared toward educating the public on the latest breakthroughs in all areas of society. Featuring practical solutions and important issues facing consumers and professionals alike, Innovations focuses on cutting-edge advancements in everything from health and wellness to global business, renewable energy, and more.

DMG Productions (responsible for creating the Innovations show) includes personnel specialized in various fields from agriculture to medicine, independent films to regional news and more. Our field producers work closely with experts in the field to develop stories. This powerful force enables us to consistently produce commercial-free, educational programming, that both viewers and networks depend on.

For more information visit: www.InnovationsTelevision.com. You can also contact Ryann Watkin at (866) 496-4065 x 813 or via email at: [email protected].

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