We Rock! A Joint Perspective on the CHAI Staff Retreat
October 9, 2024
Our recent Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI) staff retreat in September was a powerful reminder of…
A Partnership to Support Special Olympics DC
October 4, 2024
This summer was marked by the exciting Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. We witnessed sports and humanity…
A Trainee’s Perspective on Childhood Poverty
September 11, 2024
In medical school and residency training, we learn about how poverty can directly and indirectly negatively affect…
Preparing DC Schools to Teach Social-Emotional Practices
September 3, 2024
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the state education agency for the District of…
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…
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…
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…
Moving Conversations: CHAI-Developed Experiential Learning
August 5, 2024
Starting 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…