New York Knicks point guard Chris Duhon is partnering up with the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) to use his assists to support our work. Duhon will donate $100 for every assist he has in the regular season to the Children’s Health Fund upon its conclusion.
Children's Health Fund President Irwin Redlener, MD authors a piece in USA Today about the disaster in Haiti and the impact on children - not only those who perished in the initial shocks, but also those who will not survive what is likely to be a cruel aftermath.
The University of Miami's Pediatric Mobile Clinic brings healthcare to hundreds of children across Miami-Dade. Initially formed by Children's Health Fund and the University of Miami to serve the needs of families affected by Hurricane Andrew, the mobile clinic enters its 18th year, with a continued goal of providing free comprehensive health care for children in underserved communities.
Children's Health Fund's Chief Medical Officer and pediatrician Arturo Brito, MD talks to USA Today about his recent trip to Haiti to provide medical assistance and the magnitude of the trauma.
Earthquake in Haiti will be an Unprecedented Catastrophe for World's 4th Poorest Nation: Death Toll May Reach Hundreds of Thousands. Coordinated, Phased International Response Critical to Maximizing Survival in Days and Weeks to Come.
On January 4, 2010, CHF President Irwin Redlener, MD, is quoted in an article by The New York Times' David Herszenhorn about the uncertain future of the Children's Health Insurance Program, currently providing coverage to millions of children and pregnant women. Read the story»
Immediately following the Senate passage of the Health Care Reform legislation, Dr. Redlener was interviewed on the Brian Lehrer show on WNYC on December 24, 2009. He reflects on the historic moment and discusses what is in the bill that will affect children in the US. Listen to the interview»
A January 1, 2010 opinion piece in The Baton Rouge Advocate emphasizes the "human toll" of the 2005 storms in the gulf and the continued need for services, including case management.
Paul Simon and Jane Pauley Record Public Service Announcements for CHF
CHF Co-Founder Paul Simon and CHF Board Member Jane Pauley recently recorded two new radio PSAs that will air nationally in more than 15 markets. The spots feature CHF stories of children, like Glenny and Rochelle, who have been cared for by the medical staff in CHF programs around the country.
A recent article in Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine features CHF physicians' efforts to help patients improve their housing situations by writing to landlords about the effects of structural problems on their asthma, that can sometimes cause serious flare-ups and emergency room visits. Dr. Alan Shapiro, senior medical director for CHF's New York Flagship Program is quoted.
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Children's Health Fund's Chief Medical Officer and pediatrician Arturo Brito, MD talks to USA Today about his recent trip to Haiti to provide medical assistance and the magnitude of the trauma.
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A January 1, 2010 opinion piece in The Baton Rouge Advocate emphasizes the "human toll" of the 2005 storms in the gulf and the continued need for services, including case management. 
CHF Co-Founder Paul Simon and CHF Board Member Jane Pauley recently recorded two new radio PSAs that will air nationally in more than 15 markets. The spots feature CHF stories of children, like Glenny and Rochelle, who have been cared for by the medical staff in CHF programs around the country. 
