“I can’t even begin to express the peace of mind that is knowing that your child has everything that they need,” said Dilenia, holding her 22-month-old daughter Sophia. Addressing the crowd on July 12 at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest Children’s Health Fund (CHF) mobile medical clinic in New York City, Dilenia recalled the
(Brooklyn/The Bronx, NY) A new health vehicle is offering up its services to people in need. Dilenia Rodriguez had given birth to her second daughter, Sophia, 22 months ago. The little girl was born with Down syndrome and respiratory issues. She had no idea where she would go for the help her daughter needed. But
Today, the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) announced a new mobile clinic which will travel weekly to shelter sites across the city and provide homeless families access to comprehensive, continuous medical and integrated behavioral healthcare, in addition to mental health screenings. The mobile clinics are technology-enriched to provide immediate access to electronic health records and the
Pride month has passed but our work to ensure the health of ALL children, especially those who are vulnerable, including LGTBQ youth, is ongoing and championed by exemplary medical providers in the field. In Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Vinny Chulani and his team found that too often, LGBTQ youth face learning environments so hostile that they
When a child walks into one of our clinics, we treat them regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status. We believe ALL children deserve access to comprehensive healthcare. It is good for the child, it is good for our country and our future. For those of us dedicated to standing up for
We were blown away by the tremendous demonstration of care and support on display at our annual benefit, which took place last week in New York City. Over 400 people came together to learn more about our work and pay tribute to our honorees, collectively raising nearly $1 million! Athletic all-stars Allyson Felix, Katelyn Ohashi,
The stars were shining on June 5, when legends in sports gathered with advocates for children’s healthcare in Manhattan. Children’s Health Fund (CHF), a non-profit committed to ensuring access to high-quality healthcare to America’s most disadvantaged children, held its annual benefit at Capitale. The event raised nearly $1 million to support these efforts across 26
New York -The stars were shining on June 5, when legends in sports gathered with advocates for children’s healthcare in Manhattan. Children’s Health Fund (CHF), a non-profit committed to ensuring access to high-quality healthcare to America’s most disadvantaged children, held its annual benefit at Capitale. The event raised nearly $1 million to support these efforts
With the end of the school year upon us, we wanted to update you on the story of one special student, Isani Castro. Isani is graduating from college this week with a degree in political science and is looking forward to starting law school in the fall. For a child growing up in the South
Our 2019 annual benefit is around the corner and we hope you will join us on June 5th at 6 p.m. at the historic Capitale! We will be honoring outstanding individuals and organizations who have invested their hearts, voices and financial support in the name of children and their well-being. Our friends, Andy Adler
A program in the borough is aiming to help society’s most vulnerable to get healthy. Dilenia Rodriguez and her baby Sophia have been through their share of struggles, and now can say they are happy and healthy. During the worst of their hardships, Sophia was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and a heart defect all while
Health insurance is a critical component of children’s well-being; without it, they will have extraordinary difficulty realizing their potential. This is especially true for children living in poverty — but with all the talk of “Medicare for All” dominating the news, it’s important to recognize that healthcare access is not singularly defined by insurance coverage.