Nurturing Every Child: A Closer Look at Immigrant Children’s Health
April 10, 2024
In the colorful tapestry of our diverse society, children from immigrant backgrounds bring unique perspectives, dreams, and…
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…
Homelessness Increased in DC for the First Time in Years
October 25, 2023
Driving into D.C. for work, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of homeless tent encampments over the past year. I worried this would be the case…
Navigating Health Insurance in Prince George’s County: Exploring Challenges and Options
August 9, 2023
Access to quality healthcare is crucial for the overall well-being of individuals and communities…
The Young Victims of the Opioid Crisis
July 5, 2023
From neonates to high school students, every bit of the pediatric spectrum is getting hit hard with the opioid crisis. Our country is seeing record numbers of newborns admitted with…
The Landscape: Monthly Government Affairs Post
June 28, 2023
It is easy to perceive government as nothing more than politics—often bad. The nation stands at a path that leads to the 2024 Presidential election with…
The Landscape: Monthly Government Affairs Post
May 31, 2023
This month’s edition of The Landscape is called “must we always test what the worst-case scenario would look like?”. As you are probably aware…
DC Medicaid Renewal & New Medicaid Managed Care Organization
May 1, 2023
The Children’s National Community Mental Health CORE policy team has created informational flyers to provide…
The Landscape: Monthly Government Affairs Post
April 26, 2023
Welcome to The Landscape, a monthly newsletter that seeks to separate the signal from the noise and give you valuable insight into the inner workings of…
Prior Authorizations Lead to Extended Hospitalizations for DC Children
April 12, 2023
Seven-year-old Megan* was ready to go home. She had been hospitalized with a bone infection for over a week, requiring…