Children’s Health Fund (CHF) is proud to congratulate Aurelia Jones-Taylor, CEO of Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center in Mississippi and a valued member of CHF’s National Network, on receiving the prestigious Clinton Global Citizen Award at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York City. Aurelia’s leadership and commitment to expanding access
In the 1970s, pediatrician Dr. Robert Haggerty coined the term “the new morbidity” to describe a new era in American pediatrics, one in which infectious diseases were no longer the leading cause of illness and death among children. Nearly universal access to clean water, antibiotics and vaccines had transformed children’s health. Pediatricians were able to
What if every home run your favorite team hits could help bring healthcare to a child? That’s the idea behind Home Run Club at Children’s Health Fund—a fun and meaningful way for baseball fans to support children and families while following their favorite teams throughout the season. Here’s how it works First, you choose
New York City health and education officials are urging parents to double-check that their children are up to date on their vaccinations as schools return to session. The vaccination campaign is launching not only as schools prepare to reopen but also as parents face an onslaught of shifting federal messaging on vaccines, which public health
As a part of our interview series called “5 Things We Must Do To Improve the US Healthcare System”, I had the pleasure to interview Arturo Brito. Arturo Brito, MD, MPH, is the President and CEO of Children’s Health Fund, a nonprofit organization bringing comprehensive healthcare to children in under-resourced communities across the U.S. As
The University of Rochester Medicine Golisano Children’s hospital is taking their act on the road with the launch of a state-of-the art pediatric mobile clinic. The vibrant colors of the unit, in a scheme designed by Rochester artist Shawn Dunwoody, make the clinic hard to miss and welcoming to kids. “I’ve learned that some of
Children’s Health Fund is a national nonprofit that delivers comprehensive pediatric healthcare to children in underserved communities through mobile clinics, school-based programs, and telehealth. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Children’s Health Fund Vice President of Technology & Innovation Jennifer Pruitt to learn more about the organization’s approach to digital health equity. Jennifer Pruitt’s Background When asked about
On October 19, 2021, leading child health experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association declared that the United States was experiencing a “national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.”1 This declaration was a wake-up call signaling that the mental health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Baskerville Jennifer@BaskervillePR.com 703-967-2590 NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2026 – Children’s Health Fund (CHF), the nation’s foremost nonprofit dedicated to ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare for children growing up in under-resourced communities throughout the United States, today announced the launch of a new campaign to raise awareness about and address the
Medicaid is at risk, and so is the health of millions of children and families who rely on it. Medicaid is a jointly funded federal and state public health insurance program that provides comprehensive, low-cost coverage to eligible children, elderly individuals, low-income adults , and people with disabilities. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is
We are at a decisive moment for children’s health. Chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and respiratory disease are rising at alarming rates among youth, threatening their health and their futures. The prevalence of chronic conditions in children ages 3 to 17 increased from 39.9% in 2011 to 45.7% in 2023, according to a July 2025
NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) today announced the appointment of Anne Grissinger to its board of directors, effective June 1, 2025. A long-time CHF supporter and advisory council member, Grissinger brings deep expertise in strategy consulting, finance, and nonprofit leadership to CHF’s mission of breaking down barriers to quality, comprehensive