SPRUCE PINE, N.C. – School-based telehealth programs in McDowell and Avery Counties are getting a boost from a $100,000 grant from The Baxter International Foundation to Children’s Health Fund (CHF). The award will enable CHF affiliate, Center for Rural Health Innovation, to operate its Health-e-Schools program in all Pre-K through 12th grade schools in the two
Nearly 10 years ago, thanks to the alarm sounded by pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, many in the United States learned about the dangerous levels of lead in the Flint, Mich., water supply. While disturbing at the time, what’s even more concerning is that almost a decade later, the presence of lead in water systems throughout
The announcement that the Biden administration is expanding healthcare coverage to all Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) participants in the United States is a monumental step forward for health equity. It brings our nation closer to fulfilling our belief that health is a basic human right and that the United States, like other nations,
We need a multi-pronged approach to address gun violence. It starts with passing sensible gun laws and includes increasing mental health services to protect our children, teachers, and all school staff. The Nashville shooting was the 13th in a U.S. school this year! Enough is enough.
MMR vaccine rates for U.S. kindergartners are at their lowest in a decade. The decline in rates correlates with outbreaks in different parts of the country, most recently in Ohio and NYC. Experts have for years discredited a study linking the vaccine with autism, but this myth has proved tenacious. We must focus on facts:
What inspires hope in the future more than a child with a bright, healthy smile? For the authors – a pediatrician and an oral health care executive – a healthy smile defines the future. In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we have come together to highlight the importance of advancing children’s oral health
In Gov. Hochul’s State of the State address this month she announced an unprecedented $1 billion investment in enhanced mental health services; it is a bold step to addressing the mental health needs of New York State adults and children. With nearly 20% of the state’s adults suffering from mental health disorders and students increasingly
NEW YORK – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has elected former Freddie Mac CEO Donald H. Layton as chair of the board and named Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau as its newest board member. Layton replaces Hervé Sedky, who remains on the board as chair emeritus. Sedky served as board chair for six years. “Hervé has
In 1987, three New Yorkers—singer Paul Simon, Dr. Irwin Redlener, and Karen Redlener—came up with a novel plan to provide healthcare to the 11,000 children then living in the city’s homeless shelters and welfare hotels. Their idea, which led them to create Children’s Health Fund (CHF), was that the best way to ensure children receive
The new CHF Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Pernell Brice III featured in POLITICO Influence. By CAITLIN OPRYSKO 12/20/2022 05:50 PM EST RUNNIN’ FOR THE LAST TRAIN HOME: Congressional appropriators finally unveiled their mammoth government funding package in the wee hours of the morning following a last-minute spat over the location of the FBI’s
NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has named Pernell Brice III, vice president of policy and advocacy. In this role, Brice will lead CHF’s efforts aimed at advancing public policies that eliminate barriers children—especially those growing up in under-resourced communities—face in accessing comprehensive healthcare. “Pernell brings extensive leadership experience to Children’s
NEW YORK – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has named Maureen A. Fox, vice president of development. In this role, Fox will lead the organization’s fundraising and development efforts, including implementing and overseeing strategies to support CHF’s operational growth. “We are delighted to have Maureen on board. I am confident she will be key to helping
