We never thought we’d be here, but here we are. Most of the South is seeing COVID-19 infection surges that surpass the peaks seen last winter. It’s not a coincidence that these states also have some of the lowest vaccination rates. While children suffered in many ways during this pandemic, their infection rates had been
Children’s Health Fund (CHF), the national children’s healthcare nonprofit based out of New York, announced today that Arturo Brito, MD, MPH, will be its new president and CEO as of September 23. Dr. Brito replaces Dennis Walto, MA, who had been at the helm of CHF since June 2017. Dr. Brito, currently the executive director
In September, Arturo Brito MD, MPH, will become the third leader of our 34-year-old organization. A community pediatrician with a population health focus, Dr. Brito joins us in the midst of an unflagging pandemic and as Children’s Health Fund charts a new path forward. Come along with us as we get to know our new
Children love summertime: between school being out, warm temperatures, and ice cream, fun activities are everywhere. But this season also brings with it health and safety issues that can’t be ignored. And for children of color and kids in rural areas, structural inequities and barriers to healthcare make seasonal health concerns much more hazardous. We
November 8, 2021, 6pm TAO Downtown | 92 9th Avenue, NYC Dine on a special selection of delicacies in the magnificent TAO Downtown as you enjoy a performance by former Hamilton cast members of songs from the musical. Proceeds benefit Children’s Health Fund’s work to ensure that children have access to the high-quality healthcare they
Content warning: suicide, disordered eating, substance use Many are calling it a crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely worsened already-growing mental health concerns among children and young people. Isolation from friends and school communities, family financial strain, food insecurity, homelessness, and the deaths of loved ones from COVID have all fallen on children over the
LGBTQ Pride Month is not just for adults. Nearly 2 million youth, ages 13 to 17, identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. These children and young people are vibrant, diverse, and deserving of full acceptance and joy. But due to social stigma, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination, they face many serious health
Through corporate social responsibility programs, companies have an opportunity to change millions of lives for the better, not just through products and services, but also through social impact. In fact, companies are indispensable to organizations like Children’s Health Fund (CHF). For CHF, corporate social responsibility investments give us opportunities to further both our mission and
Eddie, a confident young man of 16, stepped up and was soon rolling up his sleeve and making small talk with the nurse who would be giving him his COVID-19 vaccine shot. Eddie’s family had made it through the pandemic, but he told me that other friends’ families had not. “I wish we could have
COVID vaccines are now available to children ages 12 and older in the U.S., and trials for younger ages are underway. But misinformation about the vaccines’ safety is still widespread. When it comes to vaccinating children, concerns can be even more intense, especially for parents and caregivers. So what is true and what isn’t? We
The United States has not seen wide-sweeping immigration legislation in 35 years. Meanwhile, unaccompanied children and youth, seeking refuge from violence and poverty in their home countries, continue making the long, arduous journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. Children often arrive with health issues that need immediate attention, after these dangerous crossings. The federal government is
As the pandemic hit, kids were suddenly faced with major disruptions to their support systems and stability. Children have experienced isolation from friends and school communities. Adding to this are parents’ job losses and financial strain leading to food insecurity and increased risk of homelessness; grief from the loss of loved ones; high COVID infection
