At no other time has the health of all American’s been so threatened in our country due to COVID-19. However, it’s undeniable that the worst impact of the pandemic has been on communities of color, marginalized communities that urgently need focused attention on health equity. It’s abundantly clear that health inequities have been exacerbated by
(New Orleans, LA) Dr. Kim Mukerjee of the CHF-supported New Orleans Children’s Health Project explains how children’s health is impacted by lack of access to primary care and insurance coverage. In 2019, roughly 11,000 children in Louisiana lost their health insurance, the largest single-year drop in over a decade. Read more at Nola.com
Voting is one of the tools we have in our hands to create a more just and equitable world. Our democracy depends on our participation. Voting matters, and elections have consequences for kids even though this has hardly been mentioned by any candidates. Earlier this month, we arranged meetings between leaders from the programs we
The Children’s Health Fund 2020 virtual benefit will take place on October 7, 2020 to benefit children and families in marginalized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pix 11 Sports Director and Lead Sports Anchor Andy Adler will host the event. Read more at Pix11