Through leadership and collaboration, the CHAI advances policy and systems changes to achieve health equity for all children.
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A Prescription for Food
August 21, 2024
Behind an unassuming wooden door in the Children’s National Columbia Heights Health Center lies a treasure. In August 2024...
August 21, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHBehind an unassuming wooden door in the Children’s National Columbia Heights Health Center lies a treasure. In August 2024...

Prescription for the District: An Initiative by DC AAP #Rx4D
August 16, 2024
The District of Columbia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (DCAAP) represents over 470 medical students...
August 16, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHThe District of Columbia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (DCAAP) represents over 470 medical students...

Supporting Breastfeeding Equity
August 14, 2024
For infants, breast milk is the first line of defense against infectious diseases, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and type 2...
August 14, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHFor infants, breast milk is the first line of defense against infectious diseases, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and type 2...

Bringing Care to Kids through Mobile Healthcare and School-Based Health Centers
August 8, 2024
For pediatric health systems, mobile healthcare, and School-Based Health...
August 8, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHFor pediatric health systems, mobile healthcare, and School-Based Health...

Moving Conversations: CHAI-Developed Experiential Learning
August 5, 2024
Starting a new residency training program is often a daunting task. New pediatric residents...
August 5, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHStarting a new residency training program is often a daunting task. New pediatric residents...

Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities
July 3, 2024
In August 2015, Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician noticed that the percentage of her...
July 3, 2024/by GWS-Support and Chaya Merrill, DrPHIn August 2015, Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician noticed that the percentage of her...
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