“You are needed in this world. You, your body, your mind, and your voice deserve respect from everyone you meet. You deserve to be heard and listened to. Your voice is powerful. It can change the world.” – Love Letter to Black Children Children need consistent, loving messages affirming their beauty, their potential, and their
By Dennis Walto, CEO Children’s Health Fund There is no dispute, the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted children’s education. What is less well understood is the impact school closures have had on health services for students. Schools have become logical and influential places to reach children with medical, mental health, and dental services. Especially in low-income
Black History Month is about celebrating the contributions and brilliance of Black visionaries and leaders of all kinds, whose courage and work have transformed us. It is also about looking forward and envisioning what it will take to build a world where Black people are fully free from racism and there is equity in medicine,
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order removing barriers to the legal immigration system, creating a task force to reunite children and families who were separated at the border, and beginning an immediate review of the “public charge” rule among other harmful regulatory actions taken by the previous administration. Children’s Health
Dental care is a critical part of a person’s overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, many children in underserved communities lack access to quality dental services, which can translate into missed school days, poor school performance, pain, and health issues later in life. Studies published by the American Journal of Public Health and the Journal of Pediatrics correlate toothaches with