Tag Archive for: homeless

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…

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…

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…

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…