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
