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Child Health Advocacy Institute: Growing the Advocates
December 27, 2023
When a child walks into Children’s National Hospital or one of our local health care centers, they meet health care providers...
December 27, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHWhen a child walks into Children’s National Hospital or one of our local health care centers, they meet health care providers...
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Lifting Families Up through Partnerships with Early Childhood Education Centers
December 11, 2023
Early childhood education is important for a child’s social, emotional and academic development and school...
December 11, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHEarly childhood education is important for a child’s social, emotional and academic development and school...
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Helping Families Access Food During the Holidays
December 6, 2023
The Children’s National and HSC Health Care System Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Healthy Food Workgroup is working...
December 6, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHThe Children’s National and HSC Health Care System Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Healthy Food Workgroup is working...
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Inaugural BARDA STEM Innovator Experience
November 29, 2023
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington...
November 29, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHThe Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) collaborated with Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington...
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Mental Health Parity: An Opportunity to Increase Equitable Mental Health Care
November 22, 2023
In our quest to improve the mental and emotional wellness of children and families in D.C. and beyond...
November 22, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHIn our quest to improve the mental and emotional wellness of children and families in D.C. and beyond...
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Data Spotlight: Food Insecurity in the District
November 15, 2023
In one week, nearly 79% of Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a meal, according to the Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability...
November 16, 2023/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHIn one week, nearly 79% of Americans will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with a meal, according to the Center for Food Demand Analysis & Sustainability...
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