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…
Strengthening School Partnerships
June 21, 2024
Children’s National and RESOLVE, a Washington, D.C.– based nonprofit specializing in collaborative process, launched a school-friendly…
An Immigrant Child’s Healthcare Journey
June 12, 2024
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month (ref) – an opportunity to honor the United States’ varied immigrant communities. For many families…
Wear Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness
June 5, 2024
June 7th, 2024 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an opportunity to honor survivors and to build community with…
Reflections on our Early Childhood Education Workgroup in the First Year
May 22, 2024
Last spring, Children’s National and HSC Health Care System formed an early childhood…
Taking Action to Protect Youth from Tobacco Products
April 1, 2024
April 1 is National Take Down Tobacco Day, led by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, during which youth advocates and communities…
CHAI Affiliate Faculty: Announcing Our 2024 New Members!
Marcy 29, 2024
The CHAI Affiliate Faculty Program opens its application process every January. This year, we had a record number of applicants, and it…
Addressing Poverty by “TEACH”ing the Next Generation of Pediatricians
February 28, 2024
One of the best things about being a pediatrician is using the skills we learn over the years to help children and families…
Children’s National Hospital’s Work with the Child Opportunity Index
February 7, 2024
At Children’s National Hospital, our commitment to the well-being of children extends beyond medical care to encompass the…
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…