Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Children's Hospital Association and find quick answers to the most common questions.

What is Children’s Hospital Association (CHA)?

CHA unites 200+ hospitals to make children’s health a national priority. We lead with clarity and courage — advancing care, shaping policy, and turning data into action. Through collaboration, advocacy, and innovation, we create lasting change, so every child has the opportunity to thrive. Learn more about us.

Who can become a member of CHA?

Learn more about which organizations are eligible on our membership webpage or contact member services with additional questions.

How can I get full access to content on your website?

Some of our resources are exclusively for our members. If you're associated with a member hospital, you can log in or create an account to access the full website.

If you're not associated with a member hospital or don't have a CHA account, there is plenty of content you can still access. Start by exploring the latest news from Children's Hospitals Today.

How can I customize my member dashboard news feed?

Login to the member dashboard and select Preferences from the lefthand menu. Select the topics you are interested in by checking or unchecking the boxes next to them. Once you have completed your selection, click Save Preferences at the bottom of the page.

Where can I update my newsletter subscriptions?

Login to the member dashboard and select Newsletter Subscriptions from the lefthand menu. To subscribe or unsubscribe from newsletters, simply check or uncheck the boxes by each newsletter's name. Once you have completed your selection, click Update to save.

Why am I not receiving emails from CHA?

Some IT departments or email service providers may have filters and/or triggers that move some emails to the spam folder or into an internal quarantine system. Review our email deliverability guidelines for troubleshooting tips.

How can I find a discussion in a community?

Login to your CHA account and use the search bar in the upper right-hand corner to search for a specific topic or discussion thread. Once you have entered your search, select the Community tab to filter your results.

Who do I contact if I need assistance?

Contact member services at any time if you have questions about membership, participation, or anything else.

I have a media request. Who do I contact? 

You can submit a media inquiry online to let us know more about your request and we’ll be in touch.