CHAI Affiliate Faculty: Announcing Our 2024 New Members!

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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…

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Addressing Poverty by “TEACH”ing the Next Generation of Pediatricians

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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…

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Children’s National Hospital’s Work with the Child Opportunity Index

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February 7, 2024

At Children’s National Hospital, our commitment to the well-being of children extends beyond medical care to encompass the…

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Turning Pages in 2024: A Few Book Recommendations

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January 23, 2024

The Child Health Advocacy Institute (CHAI) wishes you a wonderful 2024! In welcoming the spirit of well-being, we’ve compiled a list of must-read….

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Child Health Advocacy Institute: Growing the Advocates

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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…

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Lifting Families Up through Partnerships with Early Childhood Education Centers

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December 11, 2023

Early 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

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December 6, 2023

The 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

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November 29, 2023

The 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

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November 22, 2023

In 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

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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…

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