Parents and caregivers are part of a care team, but many face food insecurity during their child’s care.
See how Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and @La_Rabida are helping families access food.
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#CHIWeek
What clinicians see in the ED reveals patterns and opportunities to prevent crises.
A frontline physician at @CookChildrens recognizes how working in pediatric emergency medicine helps shape stronger community health strategies.
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#CHIWeek
Children’s health goes beyond hospital walls.
@DaytonChildrens supports families and improves outcomes for kids by addressing housing, food access, and more.
Read more: https://t.co/0WyLTprWbH
#CHIWeek
During #CHIWeek, we’re celebrating how children’s hospitals are supporting kids & families beyond hospital walls.
They’re working upstream, addressing housing, safety, nutrition, education, and mental health to improve outcomes before care is needed.
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Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Today, employees in our Kansas City and Washington, D.C., offices #WearOrange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence, and to call attention to the gun violence crisis facing youth in our country.
When 50% of all mental illnesses start in childhood, care can’t wait.
Passing the EARLY Minds Act, a bipartisan bill, would help kids get mental health care earlier. https://t.co/Wbm3zJYNXx
National Injury Prevention Day is once a year, but children’s hospitals are working to keep children out of the emergency room every day & leaving a lasting impact.
We can build environments where kids are protected & tragedy is prevented. #BeInjuryFree
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On National Injury Prevention Day, CHA is proud to join @InjuryFreeKids to raise awareness about injury prevention and promoting safety in our communities. #BeInjuryFree
Learn more: https://t.co/QJM1QyvAPU
Stay up to date on your vaccine to avoid missing out on the fall festivities. Flu vaccines are now available and recommended for high-risk individuals as they can help prevent flu complications. #UnitedAgainstFlu
Find a flu shot near you: https://t.co/p6an7FvSWF
During Suicide Prevention Month, CHA, @NAMICommunicate & @afspnational are joining together to raise awareness about the ongoing youth mental health crisis & prevent youth suicide. 🧵1/3
Join CHA's Chief Medical Officer Torey Mack, MD, & VP of Pharmacy Terri Lyle Wilson, with experts from @ChildrensNatl & @Stjude, & @childrensatl's patient advocate at @CBCFInc#ALC54 for, “A Cure is Here. Equity Isn’t. What Now for Sickle Cell?”
Open to the public at 9/24 @ 2pm.
Speaking at the Healthier Together Conference will help you gain exposure as a prominent thought leader in the community health and population health spaces. Submit your proposal by September 16: https://t.co/4ZpVSMGjDi
#HealthierTogether:
"We've focused a lot on treating diseases, but it’s as important — if not more important — to also pay attention to the source of the problem," said Rana Assfoura, MD. @LeBonheurChild residents are prevention focused at @uthsc Culinary Medicine Program. https://t.co/mEAWttT9tw
“This program is for children and families who are not aware of asthma symptoms so we can proactively identify asthma and get kids early treatment,” said Becky Miller, community benefit manager. #MAHA
Learn about @EastTNChildrens' Breath Easy Initiative:
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DYK: For every $1 spent on childhood vaccines, the U.S. saves $11 in treatment costs. That’s prevention at work—for your health and the economy. @cveepsocial explores how vaccines reduce costs while protecting communities: https://t.co/dIKH1jmQZQ
CHA's DC and KC offices are celebrating 60 years of #Medicaid helping millions of children and families access vital health care, services, and supports! #MedicaidMatters
Happy Birthday, Medicaid! 🎂