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How to advance children’s oral health care to improve overall health outcomes

What inspires hope in the future more than a child with a bright, healthy smile? For the authors – a pediatrician and an oral health care executive – a healthy smile defines the future. In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we have come together to highlight the importance of advancing children’s oral health …

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New CHF Board CEO and new Board member

Donald H. Layton Is New Chair of Children’s Health Fund, Garry Trudeau Joins Board

NEW YORK – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has elected former Freddie Mac CEO Donald H. Layton as chair of the board and named Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau as its newest board member. Layton replaces Hervé Sedky, who remains on the board as chair emeritus. Sedky served as board chair for six years. “Hervé has …

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The Remarkable 35-Year Journey of Children’s Health Fund from 1987 to Today

In 1987, three New Yorkers—singer Paul Simon, Dr. Irwin Redlener, and Karen Redlener—came up with a novel plan to provide healthcare to the 11,000 children then living in the city’s homeless shelters and welfare hotels. Their idea, which led them to create Children’s Health Fund (CHF), was that the best way to ensure children receive …

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Children’s Health Fund Announces New Vice President of Policy and Advocacy

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has named Pernell Brice III, vice president of policy and advocacy. In this role, Brice will lead CHF’s efforts aimed at advancing public policies that eliminate barriers children—especially those growing up in under-resourced communities—face in accessing comprehensive healthcare. “Pernell brings extensive leadership experience to Children’s …

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Children’s Health Fund Announces New Vice President of Development

NEW YORK – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) has named Maureen A. Fox, vice president of development. In this role, Fox will lead the organization’s fundraising and development efforts, including implementing and overseeing strategies to support CHF’s operational growth. “We are delighted to have Maureen on board. I am confident she will be key to helping …

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Vax, Snacks, & Rx Campaign Launches in Chicago, NYC, and San Francisco

Children’s Health Fund today kicked off “Vax, Snacks, & Rx,” a campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among children in Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco, and distribute food and prescription medicines to families in need. Underwritten by a $400,000 lead gift from the Cielo Foundation, the program will serve children and families through a …

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Girl being vaccinated

All Children Deserve Access to Quality Healthcare

On my one-year anniversary as president and CEO of Children’s Health Fund (CHF), I reflect on my privilege to lead an organization that strives to ensure that all children receive the healthcare they deserve and need to thrive and succeed. As an immigrant myself—entering the United States at age seven, from Cuba via Nicaragua—I could not …

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CHF MMUs in Puerto Rico

The children and families of Puerto Rico need our help — now

Five years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the island suffered another massive hurricane that left at least one person dead and thousands without power, running water, and shelter. While federal funds will provide some help, much more will be required to meet both the immediate and longer-term relief and recovery needs of Puerto Ricans. Local …

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Boy with asthma inhaler

Children’s Health Fund Releases Asthma Guide to Teach Children Steps to Control Their Asthma

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 — Children’s Health Fund (CHF) today released a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to help children learn how to control their asthma so they can live healthy, active lives—including enjoying exercise, sports, and play—and avoid attacks that might keep them out of school or land them in emergency rooms. The 30-page Family …

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My Health Passport for Healthy and Ready to Learn

Children’s Health Fund Launches Back-to-School Health Tool for Families

NEW YORK, August 22, 2022 – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) today released “My Health Passport”, a handy tool families can use over the school year to track their children’s vision, dental, and mental health as well as other conditions—such as asthma—that can affect classroom performance. The 12-page booklet—chock full of practices that support a child’s health …

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