Increasing Coverage for Asthma Controller Therapy through Resident Advocacy
December 2, 2024
In June of 2024, we as pediatric resident physicians put our advocacy training into action…
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Intern Advocacy Day at Our Local Food Bank
October 30, 2024
Over 1 million of our neighbors in DC are experiencing food insecurity, and of those residents, 1 in 10…
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 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…
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…
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…
Advocating for CHNA/CHIP Priorities in Maryland
May 9, 2024
The 446th Legislative Session convened on January 10, 2024 with ambitious goals and tough budget decisions ahead. The main legislative…