At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, Dalliana and Brandon took off to a birthing center in Brooklyn. In less than 24 hours, sweet baby Lobo Mellette was born and was back home. Baby Lobo came into the world at a time of unprecedented crisis. With a raging pandemic happening in New
Janel remembers her first appointment on the Stanford Teen Van for a checkup, before COVID-19 hit. A nurse practitioner helped her sign up for a card she could use for healthcare benefits, and seamlessly helped her get a new type of birth control, which she had needed for a while. “This was the first
This year, Antonio will turn 21 on Christmas and there are more things to celebrate than his coming-of-age birthday. In many respects, he’s achieved what young adults dream of: he lives independently, pays his own rent, and has several jobs. But to get here, Antonio had to overcome incredible obstacles. When he turned 18, Antonio
We are all hoping to defeat the coronavirus as soon as possible and begin to heal from the pain and devastation it has caused. As COVID-19 vaccines are approved and rollout plans begin, our priority is making sure that it reaches the children and families who often have the least access to resources and care.
(Las Vegas, NV) Nurse Pam Girgis of the Nevada Health Centers mobile clinic in Las Vegas, supported by Children’s Health Fund, is profiled in this piece highlighting the clinic’s work serving children and young adults in marginalized communities, particularly teenagers who are homeless, youth who have survived child sex trafficking, and children who have recently
The year 2020 has tested us, challenged us, and frightened us. Yet, it has also inspired us. From the unwavering dedication of doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel; to the resilient spirit of communities across the country—we’ve seen adversity met with strength, time and time again. But as the pandemic intensifies, we continue to need