PHILADELPHIA, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When The Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) opens its doors at the new Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care on Monday, July 27, it will herald a new era in how pediatric medical facilities care for patients and their families. Located on Civic Center Boulevard, just across from the main hospital, the Buerger Center is a major part of the newly named Raymond G. Perelman Campus, and an enduring symbol of the institution\’s 160 ^th year.

\”Many families, doctors and nurses participated in the planning of this building, and the generosity of thousands of donors, most-notably the transformational $50 million gift from the Buerger family, has made this center a reality,\” said Madeline Bell, CHOP\’s president and chief executive officer. \”We are confident that we have achieved our goal of providing an ideal patient experience by utilizing design features that anticipate and meet the needs of our patients and their families.\”