Good morning, members of the committee, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you. I am Arturo Brito, president and chief executive officer of Children’s Health Fund (CHF). I am also a community pediatrician. At CHF, we lead a national network to bring comprehensive healthcare to children growing up in under-resourced communities and
Children in this country should not die of asthma. But 145 did in 2021; three in four were Black or Hispanic. Long Island is one place where such disparities are hidden within affluence: Asthma disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic children and those in high-poverty neighborhoods. Wyandanch, a predominantly Black and brown hamlet, has some of
New York – Children’s Health Fund (CHF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to expanding children’s healthcare access in the United States, today announced the appointment of Craig Gold, partner at Siegel & Reiner LLP, and Emad H. Khalil, partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, as new members of the organization’s board of directors. “Prioritizing children’s
Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season, and now Giving Tuesday is set to spark the season of generosity as 2023 approaches peak giving time. Since 2012, millions of people have celebrated Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) by volunteering, doing good and donating to causes around the world. According to GivingTuesday.org, 37 million
New York – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) today announced the appointment of Jesse N. Hunter, healthcare operating partner at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, as the newest member of the organization’s board of directors. A Fortune 25 healthcare executive, Hunter brings over two decades of experience in business leadership supporting health enterprises and programs, community
Some buses roll through neighborhoods early in the morning, accepting sleepy students on their way to school. Some buses traverse whole cities at all hours of the day, picking up and depositing hurried people leading busy lives. And some buses are outfitted with medical examination areas, staffed by healthcare providers determined to give uninsured children
Why as a nation are we so uncaring about the needs of all of America’s children, especially the ones coming across the southern border seeking a better life? I ask that question as a pediatrician, who has spent my professional career focused on the health and well-being of children. As such, I am deeply concerned
Nearly 10 years ago, thanks to the alarm sounded by pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, many in the United States learned about the dangerous levels of lead in the Flint, Mich., water supply. While disturbing at the time, what’s even more concerning is that almost a decade later, the presence of lead in water systems throughout
We need a multi-pronged approach to address gun violence. It starts with passing sensible gun laws and includes increasing mental health services to protect our children, teachers, and all school staff. The Nashville shooting was the 13th in a U.S. school this year! Enough is enough.
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
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
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
