Children’s Hospital Association

Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must act now. Today, during Northwell Health's 5th Annual #PreventGunViolence forum, CHA announced our endorsement and investment into a new 5-year public awareness campaign for gun violence prevention led by the Ad Council and a coalition of hospitals and health systems scheduled to launch in January 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5sGmftG

Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death in children and adolescents in the United States. That's why Cincinnati Children's developed a comprehensive approach to address the public health crisis and reduce firearms injuries and deaths. “It may not look perfect, and you may be building the plane while you're flying it. But by engaging and starting to think about what the critical issues are, you can make a difference,” said Meera Kotagal, MD, MPH, the hospital’s director of trauma services. “Ultimately, it’s the only way to begin truly turning the tide on gun violence as a cause of death for kids.” Learn how the hospital is looking at the problem from every angle: https://lnkd.in/emdu6r35

📢 Our kids are in danger. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Children's hospitals witness the consequences of firearm violence firsthand. CHA's new report, Keeping Kids Safe, outlines firearm injury prevention efforts at 38 children's hospitals. The report describes firearm injury prevention efforts, encourages collaboration, and presents advocacy opportunities to support the essential role children's hospitals play in firearm injury prevention. Read: https://lnkd.in/euCV_Pyf

We agree on more than we think, especially when it comes to gun violence and its impact on children. The Ad Council's new campaign starts from common ground to drive meaningful conversation and action, and CHA is proud to partner on it. Be part of the solution at AgreeToAgree.org. #AgreeToAgree

Tune in tomorrow at 1:25pm EST for Northwell Health’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum where I will be joining Wright Lassiter III, President and Chief Executive Officer, CommonSpirit Health, J.P. Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Endeavor Health, and moderator Dr. Chethan Sathya MD MSc, Trauma Surgeon and Director, Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Northwell Health. During this panel, I will share insights from our children’s hospitals, who witness the consequences of gun violence firsthand. Children’s hospitals must be part of the solution by leading on education, access to safe storage resources, and violence intervention programs. Register now to learn more about what children’s hospitals are doing to help with gun safety and reduce firearm violence in their communities: https://lnkd.in/ggdrnWmN

Today, we sent the House Republicans and House Democrats, our statement to vote “no” on the budget resolution, which would likely have a major impact on the Medicaid program. Substantial cuts would have a devastating impact on the 37 million children who rely on the Medicaid program. It is vital to ensure our nation’s children are healthy and able to thrive into adulthood. “We urge Congress to prevent these harmful cuts to ensure all Medicaid enrollees can get the care they need, when they need it. Now is the time to strengthen access to care, not put it at risk,” said Matthew Cook, president & CEO, Children’s Hospital Association. Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/eRSubMX2

Herbert W. Nickens, MD, made history in 1986 as the first Director of the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for advancing health equity and addressing disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations in America. Dr. Nickens firmly believed, “Medicine, as an institution, is not now, nor has it ever been, colorblind.” He dedicated his work to ensuring racial and ethnic diversity was not only represented in medicine but also championed as a core value in health care policies and practices. His legacy continues to inspire efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable health care system. #BHM To learn more about his impactful life during #BlackHistoryMonth via: https://lnkd.in/gitE6Wgq

Nearly 20 million American children who live with serious or chronic conditions are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, bullying, and social isolation. Team IMPACT, Inc., a national nonprofit organization, seeks to address that risk by building connections between kids with disabilities or complex medical conditions and collegiate sports teams. “At the end of the day, we all just want to belong. By increasing the quality and quantity of social connections, Team Impact supports children socially and emotionally as well as behaviorally, academically, and physically,” said Rachel Rogovin, MSW, LICSW, Team Impact's director of clinical services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-BUVT7P

When Virginia Allen was only 16 years old, she moved from her home in Detroit and to be train as a nurse’s aide at Seaview Hospital in New York, a hospital that specialized in treating tuberculosis. Ms. Allen was one of about 300 Black nurses who was recruited from across America to serve patients becoming known as the Black Angels. "At a time when people were running away, at a time when people were terrified and rightfully terrified, because it was a very dangerous time, they stepped in and had the courage to do the right thing. And they rescued people," said Stacey Toussaint, a local historian and owner of Inside Out Tours. #BlackHistoryMonth Learn more about the Black Angels and Ms. Allen’s impact via CBS: https://lnkd.in/eSni6zu8

❓: What do you get when you combine the talents of nursing leaders and data scientists? 🅰️: A 66% boost to your nursing workforce. Find out how the Manning Family Children's Hospital built a predictive staffing model that allowed the team to hire nurses before vacancies occurred. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKMQFPJ9